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10 Famous Sports Figures Who Hold Not-So-Great Records

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Even the greatest sports figures in history have some baggage. If you play or coach long enough, bad things are guaranteed to happen. While some will view these dubious records in a negative light, it must be kept in mind that in order to achieve greatness, you must fail along the way.

In honor of Kobe Bryant becoming the NBA's all-time leader in missed shots, here are 10 more sports icons who hold dubious records:

10. Rickey Henderson - Most Times Caught Stealing

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10. Rickey Henderson - Most Times Caught Stealing

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Rickey Henderson, the self-proclaimed GOAT, and undeniable stolen base King of MLB, has been caught stealing more times than any other player (335). It's really not that surprising. Stealing bases is tough business.

9. Nolan Ryan - Most Walks

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9. Nolan Ryan - Most Walks

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The Ryan Express mowed down hitters for years in MLB. From 1966-1993, Ryan was the man on the mound. But when you play for 27 years, you're going to walk a heck of a lot of batters. 2,795, to be exact.

8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Most Personal Fouls

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8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Most Personal Fouls

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Kareem's dubious record is yet another case of a playing forever leading to records both good and bad. When you play the 5-position in the NBA, you're going to do a lot of fouling. In total, Kareem was called for 4,657 career hacks and/or fouls.

7. Cy Young - Most Career Losses

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7. Cy Young - Most Career Losses

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The man who's name is on the award that goes to the best pitcher(s) in baseball, also happens to hold the record for most losses in MLB history (316). It just goes to show, the more attempts at victory you have, the more you'll lose.

6. Karl Malone - Most Turnovers In NBA History

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6. Karl Malone - Most Turnovers In NBA History

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The Mailman delivered a lot on Sunday throughout his 19-year NBA career. But apparently he lost some mail along the way. Malone turned the ball over an astounding 4,524 times from 1985-2004.

5. Reggie Jackson - Most Career Strikeouts

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5. Reggie Jackson - Most Career Strikeouts

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Few have the postseason reputation of 'Mr. October' Reggie Jackson, but no player has more career Ks. Over 21 MLB seasons, Jackson K'd a staggering 2,597 times.

4. Brett Favre - Most Interceptions

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4. Brett Favre - Most Interceptions

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For the epitome of an NFL gunslinger, look no further than No. 4. He never saw a throw he didn't like. That's why he was the all-time TD pass leader, and why he's still the all-time leader in career INTs (336).

3. Martin Brodeur - Most Goals Allowed

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BOSTON, MA - 1990's: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils watches warmups before the game against the Boston Bruins at Boston Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

3. Martin Brodeur - Most Goals Allowed

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Considered by some to be the greatest goaltender in NHL history, Brodeur holds the dubious mark of 2,764 goals allowed during his lengthy 21-year career. Will he add to this record in a 22nd season? That's TBD.

2. Bobby Cox - Most Ejections In MLB History

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2. Bobby Cox - Most Ejections In MLB History

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The long-time Braves manager was very good at leading his team to the postseason. But he was also very good at getting tossed. Cox was ejected from 156 games during his managerial career, nearly the equivalent of one full season.

1. Dan Reeves - Most Losses As An NFL Head Coach

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1. Dan Reeves - Most Losses As An NFL Head Coach

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Reeves took four teams to the Super Bowl as an NFL head coach from 1981-2003. But he's also lost more games than any other head coach in NFL history (165). The man right behind him? None other than legendary Cowboys' coach Tom Landry (162).

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