Former American running back for the University of Toledo Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. has been confirmed dead. He died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was 37.
In July 2011, McDougle Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence sports through bribery after working with a Detroit gambler accused of placing bets on football and basketball game.
He said he accepted more than $5,000 from Ghazi “Gary” Manni in exchange for information about the Rockets in 2004-05.
Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. cause of death
The cause of Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr.’s death is yet to be confirmed, however, there are more details about his death.
According to his mother Genenne McDougle, McDougle Jr. was found dead in his apartment Tuesday morning.
His mother disclosed that McDougle was found by a cousin when the family became concerned for his well-being.
The last time someone heard from him was a coworker early last week, according to his mother, adding that what she will remember most about him is his smile.
His father, Harvey McDougle, described him as a great athlete that “got messed around because of the system.”
Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. wife and children
McDougle Jr. lived a private life and had been out of the spotlight. Information about his wife and children is not available at the moment. There’s no trace about his girlfriend or any partner.
Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. net worth
McDougle Jr. has an estimated net worth of $1-2 million at the time of his death. It seems his involvement in the gambling controversy and points-shaving scandal helped him amass such net worth.
With a career spanning almost a decade, he played for the Rockets in 2004-05.
