42 Athletes That Died Before 40

NBA | February 16, 2021

Nick Adenhart

Adenhart was one of the youngest professional players in history to die very suddenly. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher had only started four games when he passed away, less than two months after making his Major League debut for the Halos. 

Unlike some others on our list, the hurler was innocent of blame for his Earthly passing. In 2009, Adenhart and two other people were killed in a car accident after a drunk driver hit their car. Adenhart was only 22 years old.