The 50 Dirtiest Athletes In Sports History

The 50 Dirtiest Athletes In Sports History
25 Feb 1994: Tonya Harding of the USA in action during the women''s figure skating competition at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Harding went on to finish eighth. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
25 Feb 1994: Tonya Harding of the USA in action during the women''s figure skating competition at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Harding went on to finish eighth. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

What actions really define a "dirty" player? Concussion-causing hits? Physical abuse of refs? Grabbing balls (ayo!)? Spitting? Biting? Stomping?

After research, we found it's all of those things—and a bit more. From the NBA to figure skating, MMA to NASCAR, and all sports in between, check out our list of The 50 Dirtiest Athletes in Sports History. Enjoy the mayhem and brutality!

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