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re: The search for Jackie Wallace
Posted on 2/3/18 at 7:20 pm to White Roach
Posted on 2/3/18 at 7:20 pm to White Roach
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Currently, you need three "league years" to qualify for a minimum pension. I don't know what that equates to in dollars and cents.
It is about $55k per year. You have to be active for three games in a year, for 3 years, or be on IR or medically unable to play.
It goes up with each additional year.
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Posted on 2/3/18 at 7:24 pm to lms
I read this story earlier. I really hope the man is ok and I pray he can get some help. He just can't shake it. I hope they can find him.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 7:39 pm to lms
That was worth the read. I tried I quit halfway thru but couldn’t.
If your reading this- pray for one of my friends who is still battling addiction.
If your reading this- pray for one of my friends who is still battling addiction.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 7:49 pm to lms
Former purple knight and LSU tiger Malcolm Scott in same predicament
Yes former nfl player too
Yes former nfl player too
Posted on 2/3/18 at 8:03 pm to lms
Very good read.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 8:31 pm to Havoc
So terrible to suffer from something that you could control but can’t.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 8:33 pm to lms
Damn! But, a great read. Thx for posting 
Posted on 2/4/18 at 8:43 am to Rebel
jimmy smith is the former beat writer for the saints and pelicans.
he was let go a few years ago
I remember when this story came out in 1990, I used to drive down camp street every day to get to work. The story about the "teens" rolling the homeless camps under the overpass was chilling, I used to know some people who said they did it occasionally for kicks. at the hotel where I worked there were quite a few guys who grew up with or knew Jackie Wallace
the story was a huge deal in New Orleans back then
he was let go a few years ago
I remember when this story came out in 1990, I used to drive down camp street every day to get to work. The story about the "teens" rolling the homeless camps under the overpass was chilling, I used to know some people who said they did it occasionally for kicks. at the hotel where I worked there were quite a few guys who grew up with or knew Jackie Wallace
the story was a huge deal in New Orleans back then
Posted on 2/4/18 at 12:45 pm to cgrand
Interested to know how it could be so hard to track him down? (I would assume if he's still cashing out his $680 per month from the NFL, then he has to be collecting it and cashing it somewhere?)?
Posted on 2/4/18 at 1:19 pm to StormTiger
news outlets aren't going to have access to the dudes check cashing habits although I guess the NFLPA could be of some help
Posted on 2/4/18 at 1:24 pm to wasteland
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wasteland
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I just finished the article. As a recovering alcoholic knocking on the door of 12 years sober, this story is both familiar and haunting. I haven't been doing the things I used to take care of myself. This made me think I need a meeting.
My faith in humanity was restored when I read your post and noticed it received 7 upvotes and no downvotes. For this board, that is rare.
Get the help you need.
Posted on 2/4/18 at 1:33 pm to lms
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In 1990, a homeless man looked me in the eye and said, "You aught to do a story about me." I asked him why. "Because I've played in three Super Bowls." Now, finally, here's the entire story, 28 years in the making.
he played in two Super Bowls not three.
good read.
This post was edited on 2/4/18 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 2/4/18 at 2:31 pm to wasteland
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As a recovering alcoholic knocking on the door of 12 years sober, this story is both familiar and haunting.
huge congrats to you brother as you could only have achieved those 11+ yrs living 1 day at a time. We have walked in the same shoes and likely lived the same miserable lifestyle. I've been sober for 30 yrs. and will never forget my past or the stupid shite I did to myself and others. On 12-27-87 I was 19 yrs old and made the decision to check myself into rehab. I was the youngest patient in treatment at F. Edward Hebert Hospital in Algiers. Felt out of place yet knew I needed help. Sadly I've buried a half dozen friends who either OD'd or took their own lives as a result of their addiction to something they have no power over. I don't do meetings anymore;however, I frequently share my experience, strength and hope with complete strangers or people reaching out for help. Giving back to others helps me maintain my sobriety today. I'll tell my story to anybody since dozens, it not hundreds of people can relate in some way, shape, or form. If I can make a difference and save just one person's life, then my story has served its purpose. Thanks for sharing about your sobriety Wasteland and do whatever you have to do to stay sober today. Live life to its fullest brother since tomorrow is promised to no one .... Thx to the OP for sharing this gripping story about reality as addiction doesn't discriminate .
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