Stone Johnson – Kansas City Chiefs
Stone Johnson ended up fracturing his neck at a preseason game against the Houston Oilers. He was rushed to the hospital unresponsive and doctors said he was paralyzed from the neck down. Tragically, Johnson passed away a mere eight days later. After an incredible performance at the 1960 Olympics, Johnson was brought in by the Chiefs, he could have maybe accomplished so much if back then, the modern medicine advances we have now existed.
Stone Johnson – Kansas City Chiefs
Steve Nash – Phoenix Suns
Now we’re cheating a bit including Steve Nash on this list as his injury wasn’t career ending but it was a thing of nightmares. In 2010, the Suns and the Pacers duked it out. Nash was defending when a drive from Earl Watson inadvertently elbowed Nash smack in the face. Nash was sent flying back as if Superman had punched him. When he got to his feet, the camera zoomed in on his face, Nash was bleeding heavily from his nose but he was smiling and laughing! Even though his mouth was full of blood and his face was covered in nothing but blood.
Steve Nash – Phoenix Suns
