20 Sports Moments That Were Flat Out Bizarre

By Brian Kalchik

20 Sports Moments That Were Flat Out Bizarre

Bowe v Holyfield — Strange things happen in both life and sports. Whether through random coincidence, or just unlucky decisions, we’ve experienced some rather bizarre events in the world of sports. Most of the time these events are so strange they are singular occurrences that will never be seen again. Here are 20 of the most bizarre events to ever take place in the world of sports.

20. George Brett Blows Gasket

George Brett Royals

20. George Brett Blows Gasket

George Brett Royals — After being robbed of a home run because of too much pine tar, former Kansas City Royal C George Brett came out of the dugout in a rage, yelling at the umpires and had to be restrained. The call was reversed later and the Royals won in a replay of the game over the New York Yankees.

19. Allen Iverson Practice Rant

Allen Iverson 76ers

19. Allen Iverson Practice Rant

Allen Iverson 76ers — The most famous rant in basketball history came from Allen Iverson. During a press conference surrounding Iverson's practice habits, the former superstar responded by saying "We Talking About Practice" repeatedly. The soundbite immediately went viral.

18. J.T. Snow Saves Dusty Baker's Son At Home Plate

J.T. Snow Giants

18. J.T. Snow Saves Dusty Baker's Son At Home Plate

J.T. Snow Giants — When Dusty Baker was manager of the San Francisco Giants, he had his little son act as a bat boy, and in one case, it was almost disastrous. While play was live, Baker's son walked out toward home plate while a relay throw was coming to home plate. Fortunately, Giants 1B J.T. Snow swooped in to save him before the ball reached home plate.

17. Jose Canseco Allows Home Run After Ball Bounces Off His Head

Jose Canseco Athletics

17. Jose Canseco Allows Home Run After Ball Bounces Off His Head

Jose Canseco Athletics — Jose Canseco has been controversial since the end of his playing days, but when he played with the Texas Rangers, he delivered one of the biggest blunders in baseball history. While trying to catch a fly ball, the ball bounced off his head and over the wall for a home run.

16. Dock Ellis Throws No-Hitter While On LSD

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16. Dock Ellis Throws No-Hitter While On LSD

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In the 1970s, former Pittsburgh Pirates P Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter. What's interesting about this story is that Ellis claimed he used LSD that day. No one will know if this is truly the case, but it does add to the legend.

15. Bill Veeck Sends Out Eddie Gaedel To Bat

MLB

15. Bill Veeck Sends Out Eddie Gaedel To Bat

MLB — Former MLB owner Bill Veeck made a splash back in the day when he sent out 3-foot-7 inch Eddie Gaedel to bat. Predictably, Gaedel earned a walk on four pitches.

14. Calvin Johnson Rule

Calvin Johnson Lions

14. Calvin Johnson Rule

Calvin Johnson Lions — The question of when is a catch not a catch began back in 2010 with the Detroit Lions. During a game against Chicago, Calvin Johnson thought he caught the game-winning touchdown, but upon review, Johnson did not complete the process of the catch, and the Lions lost. This rule was also in effect when Dez Bryant dropped a ball last week vs. Green Bay.

13. Adam Lane Poops Himself In Birmingham Bowl

Adam Lane Florida

13. Adam Lane Poops Himself In Birmingham Bowl

Adam Lane Florida — The Birmingham Bowl didn't produce many memorable plays, but rather one embarrassing moment. Florida RB Adam Lane, who ran for 109 yards and a touchdown, appeared to have pooped his pants during a play. The running back did change his pants, and the Gators defeated East Carolina 28-20.

12. John Carney Misses Extra Point After Saints Complete Hail Mary

John Carney Saints

12. John Carney Misses Extra Point After Saints Complete Hail Mary

john Carney Saints — During a game in 2003, the New Orleans Saints needed a miraculous Hail Mary to force overtime against the Jaguars. Amazingly, after several laterals, the offense completed their part with a last-second touchdown. However, on the extra point attempt, John Carney missed wide right, costing the Saints a win.

11. Leon Lett's Fumble In Super Bowl XXVII

Leon Lett Cowboys

11. Leon Lett's Fumble In Super Bowl XXVII

Leon Lett Cowboys — During Dallas' 52-17 rout of Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII, Leon Lett recovered a fumble and was on the verge of scoring. At the 10-yard line, Lett left the ball exposed, and a hustling Don Beebe swatted it out of his hands, resulting in a touchback.

10. Referee Tackles Player

Dylan Thompson South Carolina

10. Referee Tackles Player

Dylan Thompson South Carolina — During a game between South Carolina and LSU, an over-zealous referee bumped into a South Carolina runner, essentially tackling the player.

9. Manu Ginobili Swats A Bat

Manu Ginobili Spurs

9. Manu Ginobili Swats A Bat

Manu Ginobili Spurs — During a Spurs game awhile back, the action was interrupted after a bat was flying around the court. Then came bat exterminator Manu Ginobili. With one big swipe, Ginobili struck down the bat, and received an ovation.

8. Don Zimmer Attacks Pedro Martinez

Don Zimmer Yankees

8. Don Zimmer Attacks Pedro Martinez

Don Zimmer Yankees — During Game 3 of the 2003 ALCS, Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer charged Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez following a brawl. Unfortunately, Zimmer was tossed aside like a rag doll.

7. Randy Johnson Kills A Bird

Randy Johnson Diamondbacks

7. Randy Johnson Kills A Bird

Randy Johnson Diamondbacks — Randy Johnson once obliterated a dove which had the misfortune of flying between the mound and home plate while he was delivering a fastball.

6. Disco Demolition Night

Paul Konerko White Sox

6. Disco Demolition Night

Paul Konerko White Sox — The worst promo for any sports event of all-time was the Chicago White Sox Disc Demolition Night. During a double-header against the Detroit Tigers, fans brought all of their disco records onto the field and burned them in effigy. Things were so bad that the White Sox had to forfeit the second game because of the fans' unwillingness to settle down.

5. Jim Marshall's Wrong Way Run

Jim Marshall Vikings

5. Jim Marshall's Wrong Way Run

Jim Marshall Vikings — The most embarrassing play in football is when someone runs the wrong way with the ball. That's exactly what Jim Marshall did against San Francisco. After recovering a fumble, Marshall raced to the end zone. Instead of scoring a touchdown, he scored a safety.

4. Tonya Harding's Plot To Attack Nancy Kerrigan

Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan

4. Tonya Harding's Plot To Attack Nancy Kerrigan

Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan — The most dramatic moment in skating history came in the 1994 U.S. National Championships. With Nancy Kerrigan favored to win, arch-rival Tonya Harding and her associates arranged a plot to injure Kerrigan. The plot worked enough to eliminate Kerrigan from the National Championships, but she recovered and finished with a silver medal in the 1994 U.S. Winter Olympics.

3. Parachuter Invades Bowe-Holyfield

Riddick Bowe Evander Holyfield

3. Parachuter Invades Bowe-Holyfield

Riddick Bowe Evander Holyfield — During a pay-per-view fight between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe, a fan in a parachute descended into the arena and into press row. Chaos broke out as a brawl ensued between enraged spectators and the overzealous fan.

2. Mike Tyson Bites Evander Holyfield

Mike Tyson Evander Holyfield

2. Mike Tyson Bites Evander Holyfield

Mike Tyson Evander Holyfield — Tyson-Holyfield II will never be talked about as a great fight, but rather the most embarrassing incident in boxing history. As Mike Tyson was getting pummeled by Evander Holyfield, Tyson went for a low blow by biting Holyfield's ear. After a warning, Tyson bit him again, resulting in a disqualification.

1. The Play (Cal-Stanford, 1982)

John Elway Stanford

1. The Play (Cal-Stanford, 1982)

John Elway Stanford — The most bizarre play in college football is still the end of the Cal-Stanford game in 1982. With Stanford leading with seconds remaining, California returned the final kick to the end zone after several laterals and a fallen trombone player.

Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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