Runner Slipping on Banana, © Robert Michael/Corbis, RF, 1, Accident, Adults, Athlete, Banana peel, Body part, Clumsy, Competition, Competitor, Females, Footrace, Humor, Legs, Limbs, Mistakes, Outdoors, People, Race, Racer, Runner, Running race, Running track, Slipping, Sports, Sports event, Sprint competition, Sprinter, Track and field, Track and field athlete, Women, Young adult woman, Young adults
  • Moises Alou hurt his knee falling off a treadmill in 1999 and re-injured his knee in 2000 by running over his son-with a bicycle!  I'd never admit the last one!
  • Glenallen Hill missed several MLB baseball games from falling through a glass table after having a dream about spiders. I don't think he was sleeping in a bed...I'm confused.
  • Clint Barmes broke his collarbone his rookie MLB baseball season after falling down the stairs while he was carrying a load of deer meat given to him by teammate Todd Helton.  The deer did get its revenge-I'm obviously not a hunting fan.
  • Sammy Sosa went on the DL after straining a back ligament following a violent sneeze.  I'm glad I was wasn't in the room.
  • Gus Frerotte missed an important NFL football game following head butting the wall behind the end zone after a rushing TD.  It wasn't an accident either. Not the smartest move and he was using his head.
  • Bill Gramatica tore his ACL after kicking a field goal, not from the kick but the celebration. Now that's enthusiasm.
  • Adam Eaton cut his baseball pitching hand in 2001 while attempting to open a DVD.  Guess he didn't see the tape.
  • Vince Coleman missed the 1985 World Series after getting caught in a tarp machine.  That sounds like a likely story...really.
  • Wade Boggs missed several games after hurting himself while putting on cowboy boots.  Another one I'd never admit to.