The 50 Most Bizarre Injuries in Sports History

From hurting themselves with an iPhone to July 4th fireworks mishaps, injuries don't get any stranger.

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Athletes represent some of the most talented professionals in all the world. Physically, nobody can match their gifts; their incredible athleticism and overall coordination make them some of the most high-profile humans on the planet. Their feats bring them adulation and admiration from all corners of the world. Having said all that—nobody is perfect.

Sometimes, these talented sportsmen and women manage to injure themselves in the strangest way possible. Whether it’s Bill Gramatica celebrating a field goal, Jason Pierre-Paul nearly blowing off his hand with fireworks, or Michael Jordan cutting a cigar, the simplest of moments can go horribly awry even for great athletes. While 99.9% of the time they're physically impressive, there are always exceptions. Ready for outlandish tales of self-inflicted pain? These are the 50 Most Bizarre Injuries in Sports History.

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50. Michael Jordan

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49. Tom Glavine

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48. Brent Mayne

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47. Clint Malarchuk

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46. Brandon Inge

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45. Kirk Broadfoot

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44. George Brett

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43. Clarence Blethen

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42. Dave Beasant

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41. Irving Fryar

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40. Kevin Mitchell

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39. Cal Ripken

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38. Glenn Healy

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37. Derrick Rose

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36. Bobby Cruickshank

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35. Brian Griese

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34. Matt Bonner

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33. Joba Chamberlain

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32. Dustin Penner

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31. John Vanbiesbrouck

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30. Charles Barkley

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29. Darius Vassell

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28. Greg Harris

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27. Felix Pie

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26. Wade Boggs

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25. Orlando Brown

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24. Rickey Henderson

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23. Chris Hanson

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22. Adam Eaton

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21. Steve Sparks

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20. Alex Stepney

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19. Mariano Rivera

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18. Chris Coghlan

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17. Russell Branyan

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16. Glenallen Hill

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15. Lionel Simmons

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14. Clint Barmes

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13. Milton Bradley

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12. Amar'e Stoudemire

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11. Marty Cordova

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10. Jose Canseco

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9. Gus Frerotte

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8. Darren Fletcher

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7. Carlos Zambrano

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6. Malcolm Mitchell

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5. Plaxico Burress

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4. Joel Zumaya

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3. Jason Pierre-Paul

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2. Sammy Sosa

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1. Bill Gramatica

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