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His teenage years were marred by legal troubles, including arrests for fighting and stealing from cars, yet his passion for sports never waned. Alzado dreamed of playing for the New York Giants, but his below-average grades prevented him from getting the scholarship he needed to pursue that dream.

A Chance Encounter Changes Everything

However, fate intervened when a coach from Yankton College in South Dakota saw potential in Alzado despite his troubled past. This opportunity allowed him to focus on football, boxing, and bodybuilding, with Alzado dedicating himself to a strict training regimen. Unfortunately, it also marked the beginning of his steroid use, which he adopted as a means to achieve his athletic goals.