Drugs and alcohol nearly cost World Series hero Scott Spiezio everything, including his life
Scott Spiezio underwent an MRI for back pain in 2018. The results of which would seem inconsequential.When Spiezio exited the MRI, he was yellow.
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Scott Spiezio underwent an MRI for back pain in 2018. The results of which would seem inconsequential.When Spiezio exited the MRI, he was yellow. He had jaundice; his liver was failing after years of battling alcoholism.The World Series champion, who was 47 at the time, was given a 20% chance to surviving.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSpiezio was told by doctors he had to stop drinking for six months before he could receive a liver transplant to save his life. He wasn’t sure he would be able to."I didn't think that I'd be able to do it.
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- Scott Spiezio underwent an MRI for back pain in 2018. The results of which would seem inconsequential.When Spiezio exited the MRI, he was yellow.
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Drugs and alcohol nearly cost World Series hero Scott Spiezio everything, including his life
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