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Victor Conte, central figure in BALCO steroids scandal involving Barry Bonds, dies at 75

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One of the most controversial figures in sports history has passed away. Victor Conte died at the age of 75 from cancer.
Conte was born in Fresno in 1950. In his 20s, Conte was more well-known for music than anything else, playing bass for Tower of Power on the album “We Came to Play.”
Years later, Conte turned to nutrition spending hours in libraries to learn biochemistry. He developed a formula known as ZMA, a supplement that is sold worldwide, making Conte a millionaire.
It was his introduction to steroids that changed sports forever.

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