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Todd Marinovich arrested for drugs, while naked in someone else’s yard

Todd Marinovich

17 Aug 1991: Quarterback Todd Marinovich of the Los Angeles Raiders stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game 13-10.

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It’s a damned good thing Marv Marinovich never let his son have a Big Mac.

According to Joshua Sudock of the Orange County Register, former NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich was arrested after police found him naked in someone else’s yard with drugs.

The 47-year-old former Raiders quarterback was cited for trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

The naked part apparently wasn’t illegal.

His father was famously strict on him growing up, banning all junk food as he tried to train a star quarterback. But while the younger Marinovich would go onto become a star at Southern California, his pro game never materialized, and he dealt with drug problems throughout his NFL career and beyond.