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Yesterday, I was listening to local sports talk on the radio here in Charlotte. Once a week, former Panthers offensive lineman Frank Garcia is a studio guest. He was drafted in 1995 and was a good friend of Curtis Whitley. He told a story on air, and I figured I'd pass it on:
"Curtis was a wild one. I remember my rookie year, we met in the weight room with strength and conditioning coach Chip Morton. Chip had worked out recently with Junior Seau of the Chargers and was enamored with him. ' Oh man - Junior this and Junior that'. Curtis lit up a cigarette, actually inhaled a couple of puffs, then proceeded to bench press 225 lbs. 35 straight times. 'Let's see Junior do that' he said to Chip, and with a big grin - walked away. "
Frank hinted that he knew of Whitley's demons - mostly the drug problems that plagued his life. I think he had a couple of daughters left behind. What a shame, eh ?
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