Athletes Who Were Taken From Us Way Too Soon

Andres Escobar Was Gunned Down After His World Cup Blunder

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The Colombian scored on his own goal during the 1994 World Cup. The mistake would lead to a victory for the United States.

However, Escobar was hated for what he did, and just a few days after, he and some friends went out. He was shot and murdered because of a mistake on the pitch.