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Tennis: Bankrupt Boris Becker pleads for help in hunt for missing trophies
Agence France Presse ^ | 1/24/2018 | Staff

Posted on 01/24/2018 11:20:40 AM PST by simpson96

Edited on 01/24/2018 11:51:38 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

LONDON (AFP) - Bankrupt former tennis star Boris Becker on Wednesday (Jan 24) appealed for help in tracking down five missing Grand Slam trophies which he needs to sell to help pay off his debts.

The German shook up the tennis world at Wimbledon in 1985 when, as an unseeded player, he became the then youngest-ever male Grand Slam champion at the age of 17, defending the trophy the following year.


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KEYWORDS: borisbecker; germany; novakdjokovic; unitedkingdom
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1 posted on 01/24/2018 11:20:40 AM PST by simpson96
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I have no idea what Becker’s problem actually is, but the first thing that came to my mind is: “Cocaine is a helluva drug.” — Rick James.


2 posted on 01/24/2018 11:23:02 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (Benedict McCain is the worst traitor ever to wear the uniform of the US military.)
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To: simpson96

Looks like he’s going to have to go out and get a job.


3 posted on 01/24/2018 11:23:28 AM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: simpson96

Sorry Boris but I’ve got my own problems.


4 posted on 01/24/2018 11:24:58 AM PST by Eddie01 (Stormy Kromer)
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To: simpson96

You could whore yourself out?

Little bit of getting used to, but bein’ a pro tennis player and all...


5 posted on 01/24/2018 11:27:09 AM PST by Eddie01 (Stormy Kromer)
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To: simpson96

NO SYMPATHY WHATSOEVER . . . INCREDIBLY STUPID ON HIS PART

AND I’M SUPPOSED TO FEEL SORRY FOR A GUY WHO EARNED THAT MUCH IN HIS CAREER . . . .?


6 posted on 01/24/2018 11:27:43 AM PST by laweeks
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To: laweeks

And didn’t he become a citizen of Monaco while he was a pro, to dodge Germany’s taxes?


7 posted on 01/24/2018 11:30:21 AM PST by simpson96
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To: ClearCase_guy

Becker admits to a history of alcohol and drug abuse, and having to pay off ex-girlfriends, including a huge paternity payout, along with bad investments have done him in financially.


8 posted on 01/24/2018 11:30:34 AM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: simpson96

How do you blow through $25 million in a few years? Most won’t have a million their entire lives.


9 posted on 01/24/2018 11:31:33 AM PST by Terry Mross (Liver spots And blood thinners..)
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amassing more than US$25 million in prize money.

And most stars make ten times that in media deals.

10 posted on 01/24/2018 11:32:54 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: ClearCase_guy

I had an uncle who worked with Agassi back in the 90’s back in FL. He told me Andre was a cheapskate, Sampras was quiet yet an ahole and Becker spent money like crazy. Told me McEnroe may talk a lot but he was super nice if he knew you for a time.


11 posted on 01/24/2018 11:32:56 AM PST by beergarden
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To: jjotto

Game.set.match.


12 posted on 01/24/2018 11:33:20 AM PST by Bullish (Whatever it takes to MAGA)
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To: simpson96

$25 million? Bankrupt? Sorry,does not compute.


13 posted on 01/24/2018 11:33:21 AM PST by Gay State Conservative (Remember: All Cultures Are Equal!)
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To: simpson96

He should hire OJ who has experience in getting his sports stuff back.


14 posted on 01/24/2018 11:33:43 AM PST by VietVet876
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To: Terry Mross

Uncle Sam should help everyone get to their first half-million. Then they’re on their own. They will be smart enough to know that it’s not really that much.


15 posted on 01/24/2018 11:34:21 AM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: simpson96

Maybe his wife’s got them?


16 posted on 01/24/2018 11:34:36 AM PST by Cowboy Bob
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I have no idea what Becker’s problem actually is...

HERE is how it happened. Divorce, over-extension on luxury real estate, failed business ventures. And a stint as a professional poker player? Blew through 63 million bucks. Damn.

17 posted on 01/24/2018 11:35:02 AM PST by Billthedrill
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They’re not at my house. Does that help you out, Boris?


18 posted on 01/24/2018 11:36:48 AM PST by Repealthe17thAmendment
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They’re always in the last place you look. I had the same problem with my Medal of Honor and four Nobel peace prizes...


19 posted on 01/24/2018 11:37:35 AM PST by Jagman
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
Thanks simpson96. The light that drinks twice as hard burns half as long, and Boris...

20 posted on 01/24/2018 11:38:04 AM PST by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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