This story is so odd but at least it turned out great.  Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate attempted to rob a donut shop a couple years ago.  The owner now says the incident made Tate a better person and the great player he is today.

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According to TMZ Sports Tate was confronted by cops after a baker at the Top Pot donut shop in Washington caught the wide receiver trying to steal maple bars after business hours.

The 911 call was LEGENDARY — with the baker telling the 911 operator that a “drunk” and “retarded” Tate stole her keys and some tasty donuts and wouldn’t give ’em back. 

Cops met up with Tate — and the receiver was given an official warning. He later apologized and went on to form a business relationship with Top Pot.

Now, 4 years later TMZ spoke with Top Pot co-founder Mark Klebeck who tells them Golden used the incident as a learning experience and matured into a better player and a better person as a result.

“I think he’s a great guy,” Klebeck says … “He was straight out of college in a big city and made some mistakes, but didn’t hurt any body.”

“He’s developed into not only a great player on the field but a great personality in the community! We’re proud of Golden Tate.”