Todd Marinovich is a former NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Raiders. Marinovich was arrested in late August of 2007 for alleged possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.ESPN: Marinovich pleads not guilty (August 29, 2007)
Marinovich appeared in court on May 19, 2009, where a judge determined that he was on schedule to graduate from drug court in June of 2009. Upon leaving, he was spotted with his wife Alix who is pregnant with a baby boy.TMZ: Off the Drugs, On To Fatherhood?! (May 19, 2009)
April 2009 Arrest
On April 3, 2009, news agencies reported that Todd Marinovich was being held in an Orange County, California, jail without bail. Marinovich was jailed for missing a drug rehabilitation progress review in a Newport Beach, California, court.NBC Sports: Ex-Raiders QB Todd Marinovich back in Jail (April 3, 2009)
Todd Marinovich Vital Stats
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1991
Todd Marinovich Timeline
July 4, 1969: Born
1987: Dial Award recipient
1991: First round draft pick for the Los Angeles Raiders
1992: Released by the Raiders
1997: Served 3 months of 6-month sentence for growing marijuana
1999: Brief career with the Canadian Football League
2000: Arrested for sexual assault
2000: Signed with the Los Angeles Avengers
2001: Released by the Avengers
2004: Becomes #4 on ESPN.com's 25 Biggest Flops
2007: Arrested for felony drug possession in Newport Beach, California
Todd Marinovich Merchandise
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Naxcom.com: Todd Marinovich Trading Cards
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Fast Facts
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Born
July 4, 1969
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Birthplace
San Leandro, California
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Full name
Todd Marvin Marinovich
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Nickname
Todd Marijuanovich
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Croatian ancestry
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1st round draft pick for the Los Angeles Raiders
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Briefly played in both the Canadian and Arena Football Leagues
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Court-ordered child support to be paid to three different women
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Began using alcohol and smoking marijuana during high school
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Arrested for cocaine possession in 1991
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1997
Arrested on suspicion of growing marijuana
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2001
Arrested on suspicion of heroin
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Arrested for methamphetamine possession in 2004
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Arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in May 2005
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Was arrested for drug possession in August 2007
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April 3, 2009
Arrested for failing to appear in court for a progress review
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Spouse
Alix Marinovich
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Wife is expecting a baby boy
