14 Biggest NFL Scandals of All Time

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5. Betting Scandal

We are slowly, but steadily reaching the end of our list of 14 biggest NFL scandals of all time, and it’s time to go way back with this one. It was one of the first big NFL scandals when Pro Bowl players Paul Hornung of the Packers and Alex Karras of the Lions were suspended for betting on NFL games back in 1963. Initial suspension was for indefinite period of time which meant their careers were forfeit. However, commissioner Pete Rozelle reinstated their NFL status after only a year which is still more than current suspensions would probably last, though. Hornung ended up being Hall of Famer, while Karras got himself another Pro Bowl selection and successful post-NFL career as an actor and even professional wrestler.

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