The 50 Dirtiest Players In Sports History
By Complex Magazine | Dec 13, 2010 | 11:57 am | Permalink
With professional sports leagues implementing more stringent policies on on-field player conduct, athletes' pockets are being hit (word to James Harrison) and fans are starting to complain about the lack of intensity in games. But while some athletic misbehavior can be regulated, the refs can't catch everything, which is why dirty players like Bill Laimbeer, Ulf Samuelsson, and Bill Romanowski were able to wreak havoc in their respective sports. But what actions really define a "dirty" player? Concussion-causing hits? Physical abuse of refs? Grabbing balls (II)? Spitting? Biting? Stamping? After research, we found it's all of those things—and a bit more. From the NBA to figure skating, MMA to NASCAR, and all sports in between, check out our list of The 50 Dirtiest Players in Sports History. Enjoy the mayhem and brutality!
ATL True March 5th, 2011 at 04:01 PM
A great read Complex but you didn't mention probably the dirtiest player in sports history John Hopoate in his career as a rugby player when he stuck his fingers in the opposing players asses. This got him sacked by his team and ended his career as a rugby player before he turned to professional boxing. Peep the link.. I'm unsure if it will work on desktop computers but it will for mobile devices. http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=s651jrL6fh8&bmb=1
Swagasauras Rex April 6th, 2011 at 11:15 AM
You forgot the dirtiest of the dirty, Marcus Vick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfMcqB9jwS0
liongoesrawr April 8th, 2011 at 09:36 PM
I'm amazed at how Kevin Muscat is not on here! I can't count the amount of times he's been banned from playing football, only for the ban to be lifted...Makes Roy Keane look like Cristiano Ronaldo!
Dave Vasques April 8th, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Conrad Dobler was the dirtiest NFL player in history, period.
MoNk September 20th, 2011 at 11:58 AM
This list also deserves the mention of sergio busquets and javier mascherano!the worst divers in the history of soccer who smudge the beautiful football that barcelona play!
Sam Blake February 18th, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Ok, I agree Reggie Miller is one of the dirtiest players of all time, but also one of the most clutch players ever in the NBA. I understand he had some dirty tactics, but It played in with his attitude and his image so well! I'd play dirty too if it made my opponets get that worked up, and possibly lose control and be kicked out of the game. Reggie Miller used it to his, and his teams advantage by frustrating the opposition, and getting inside their head. Some call that dirty, I call that Smart. Sam Blake