Jose Canseco: "I Had Some Issues with the Law"

In the 1980s, few athletes were as famous as baseball superstar Jose Canseco. At the height of his fame, Jose was one of the most-recognized athletes in the country—with a level of fame that rivaled that of Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan.

On top of being a celebrity, Jose was also the highest-paid player in baseball. However, he says the combination of fame and fortune was ultimately his downfall.

"Those combinations for a young athlete are devastating," Jose says, "because you're not a rockstar... I'm not saying it was a bad lifestyle, but for a kid of 24, it's difficult to handle. You're bound to make a lot of mistakes."

During the late '80s and early '90s, Jose was arrested several times. The charges ranged from reckless driving and carrying weapons to aggravated battery against his then-wife.

Watch the above video as Jose talks about his colored past and how it was handled in the press, including the headline that bothered him the most.