"Help, I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!"  Bizarre Injuries in Pro Sports

"Help, I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!" Bizarre Injuries in Pro Sports

Being a professional athlete is an attractive job that brings fame and fortune. Unfortunately, it also at times results in injuries. Most of the time, those injuries are the result of the physical nature of the sport (ie. football and hockey) or due to the stress placed on the athletes' bodies (ie. pitchers' elbows and shoulders). However, sometimes the injuries that occur are quite bizarre. That is what this quiz is about. Let's see if you can match the athlete to the freakish injury.

What former Baltimore Oriole sufferred facial burns falling asleep in a tanning bed?

In 2015, NFL defensive lineman Jason Pierre Paul lost a finger sufferred while doing what task?

Pro golfers Jamie Donaldson and Greg Norman have both been injured while _________?

in 2008, Chicago Cubs outfielder Felix Pie went on the DL with what injury?

What Toronto outfielder sufferred severe cuts after falling threw a glass table during a nightmare about spiders?

In a 1997 NFL game, which quarterback injured his neck headbutting a wall after scoring a touchdown?

NHL forward Dustin Penner sufferred a back strain in 2012 by doing what task?

In 1930 in Quebec, minor league goalie Abie Goldberry was injured during a game because of what reason?

in 2008, Detroit Tigers infielder Brandon Inge tore an abdominal muscle while doing what task?

What pro golfer crashed his car after escaping from being attacked by his wife with a golf club?

What Buffalo Sabres goalie had his carotid artery slashed by a wayward skate on the ice?

In 2014, how did Lamarr Houston and Stephen Tulloch both get injured in NFL games?

in 2004, what MLB slugger hurt his abdominals by simply sneezing?

In 2008, why did NHL goalie Manny Legace miss 4 games due to an injury?

In 2010, what former MLB OF missed 2 seasons after sufferring a torn ACL jumping on home plate to celebrate?

Former National League MVP Kevin Mitchell missed playing time due to an injury sufferred biting a frozen ____?

In 1992, which star Atlanta Braves pitcher broke 2 ribs from violently vomiting bad airline food?

What former NFL wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the leg?

in 2001, how did NFL kicker Bill Gramatica tear his ACL?

What former New York Yankee and Toronto Blue Jay pitcher broke his hand punching a wall?

NHL bruiser Joey Kocur nearly had to get his hand amputated after it got infected during what activity?

What NFL Quarterback was injured by his own team doctor shortly before an NFL game in 2021?

What pro golfer injured himself after throwing his club and having it strike him on the head on the way down?

In 1920, MLB Clarence Blethen had his leg lacerated sliding into 2nd base. What was in his back pocket?

Former Washington Redskin Turk Edwards sufferred a career ending injury getting his cleats caught in the turf:

in 1996, what baseball player broke his nose when a teammate fell on him during a team picture?

Former NHL goalie Glenn Healy needed over 40 stiches to close wounds caused while he was cleaning his what?

In 1977, NBA player Rudy Tomjanovich missed 5 months due to an injury caused by?

What NFL player missed multiple years for an eye injury caused by a referee's flag?

What 1990s NFL running back sufferred hand lacerations from removing a woman's bra?

"Help, I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!" Bizarre Injuries in Pro Sports

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.


Did you know
The MLB has a significant international presence, with games played in Mexico and Japan in recent years.
Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world.
The NHL has a significant impact on the economy, with billions of dollars in revenue generated each year.
There are 32 teams in the NFL, divided into two conferences: the AFC and the NFC.