Favorite washed up sports person

[festeringZit]

I think referring to an athlete as being "washed up" just because he/she is old, is a misuse of the term.

I'd argue that "washed up" refers to someone who hasn't aged past when they could/should be successful, but
for whatever reason, they suck anyway.

That's how I use the term anyway.

I mean John McEnroe is 60 years old, what's the point of saying he's "washed up" as far as being a professional tennis player?
I saw him play on the seniors tour last year, and he still plays at an amazingly high level.

And, he's probably *the* best tennis commentator out there.

 

[JustinCruise]

Has to be MLB players with those stupid contracts


Miguel Cabrera

 

[The Greatest One]

Since Bobby Bonillo is still a professional athlete, I guess he is washed up

 

[aclv1]

Canseco

 

[carlspackler]

Jacob Ellsbury. Washed up. On the Yankees. Making 21 Million this year.

My man.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Earliest I heard of the term GOAT was Raiders players saying it about Jerry Rice. Certainly wouldn't expect 1 of the best athletes of all time to have to do something like this...