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Just when you thought Brett Favre had ridden off into the sunset and found happiness with Cameron Diaz........ the Mississippi gunslinger comes back into the spotlight, with rumors swirling about his return.

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Even though he had a good season last year, it’s a shame to see pro athletes hang on too long, especially when they simply get bored in the offseason and forget about the grind that the game had on their bodies.

Walking away from football with something left in the tank for one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game was the right decision.

But not everyone was as wise.

Take a trip down memory lane with us, as we look at a few pro athletes who should have remained retired and on the golf course, not on the field, with our list of Top 5 Worst Pro Comebacks.

On second thought, don’t call it a comeback.......

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1. Michael Jordan, Wizards: His Airness couldn’t even dunk in his return to the limelight, playing for — at the time — one of the worst teams in basketball in 2001. Our love of the greatest player to ever lace up a pair of Nikes and dribble a ball won’t let us cast judgment too harshly on MJ. But hey, at least he didn’t try to make a comeback as a baseball player.

As impressive as this MJ was.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-0ghhY7uw.......we prefer to remember this one.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WULyz1-OQc&feature=related.....heck, we even like this one........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oACRt-Qp-s.

2. Jim Palmer, Orioles: Seven-year layoffs don’t really work well for anything in life, let alone baseball. After the 1984 season, Palmer hung up his glove and spikes, but the lure of the game brought him back in 1991 — not that it worked out for the Orioles Hall of Fame pitcher. Palmer yielded two runs on five hits in just two innings of work in a spring training game and his comeback was over before it began.

Looks like Palmer could have used a little of this: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/ModernTube-Orioles-Magic-08-feat-Kevin-Milla?urn=mlb,82614

3. Magic Johnson, Lakers: What’s with basketball players thinking just because they can make jumpers in a gym that they can dice up defenses? As far as Magic is concerned, there was only one thing that was more horrifying than his awkward return to the court: The Magic Hour. This talk show was so bad all we can find are a few, terrible — absolutely wretched — clips of it on YouTube. We won’t pain you with that link, but since we want to show something, here’s Kobe Bryant dunking over a tank full of snakes and making fun of Kenny Smith: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWCT_10fSY&feature=related

4. Mark Spitz, swimmer: One of the most accomplished U.S Olympians, Spitz is best remembered for his record performance, winning multiple gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

But in 1989, when the 40-year-old train wreck decided to get back in the water and compete, he was all but embarrassed at the U.S. Olympic Trials. We’re not going to say he shouldn’t have tried, but when the cast of Baywatch can out-swim you, stick to the hot tub pappy.

And in honor of Baywatch, here’s a great clip of Mr. David Hasselhoff doing his thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8

5. George Foreman, boxer: Unfortunately for Foreman, he didn’t realize he should stick to big and tall men’s clothing and grills until it was too late.

Foreman, who looked more like a competitive eater than a boxer by the end of his career, made a fool out of himself when he got back in the ring before he finally got his life in order. Still, he had limited success I a weak heavyweight division when he beat Michael Moorer for the IBF and WBA titles in 1994.

He actually wound up being as successful outside the ring as in it, something many boxers can’t say. However, we have found some exclusive footage of him training for another comeback: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plhXgz-52pQ&feature=related

WHAT WE LIKED: Navy football putting Rice back on the schedule in 2009. Despite a recent resurgence in the past few years, Rice is the perfect level of competition for the Naval Academy. What makes it even better is a road game for the Midshipmen, giving them a chance to travel across the country and play in a very winnable game. The last time the teams played in 2005, Navy drilled the Owls, 41-9.

WHAT WE DON’T LIKE: Patriots receiver Randy Moss buying a 50 percent stake in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team. Randy Moss Motorsports will make its debut on July 19 at Kentucky Speedway with Willie Allen driving the No. 81 Chevrolet, the Associated Press reported. This from a guy who hit a cop once with his car? Also, there is no truth to the rumor he paid for the team in straight cash, homey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07G23zMGa4g

STAR OF THE DAY: DANIEL CABRERA

The Orioles pitcher went the distance on Wednesday night against Kansas City. His complete game win, was just the thing a depleted and tired bullpen needed during a span of 19 games in 20 days.

DONKEY OF THE DAY: ALEX RODRIGUEZ

As Ricardo “RikRok” Ducent elegantly put it to Shaggy in the early 2000 hit ‘It Wasn’t Me:” “You may think that you're a player, but you're completely lost.” The Yankees third baseman has continually been linked with women other than his wife, most recently seen making several late night trips to the New York apartment of Madonna. Looks like his wife, Cynthia, has finally decided turnabout is fair play, reportedly preparing to leave one of the greatest baseball players of all time. The best part? She’s shacked up with Lenny Kravitz. Are you gonna go my way?

BONUS: For those lost on the Shaggy reference, here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH_StQ6KdW0