from CNNSI.com
They say things come in threes. That's certainly been the case with gruesome sports injuries the past week. Clippers point guard
Shaun Livington tore four ligaments in his knee Monday. Wisconsin lost forward
Brian Butch on Sunday for four to six weeks because
of a dislocated elbow. And Chelsea captain
John Terry was knocked unconscious Sunday after
being kicked in the face during a match against Arsenal.
Fortunately -- or in many cases, unfortantely -- all of these cringe-worthy incidents can be found on good ol' YouTube (just click on the links above). With that, here are the 10 most gruesome/bizarre injuries found on YouTube. (Some famous injuries aren't on the list i.e.
Tim Krumrie, because there isn't a YouTube clip.) Let me warn you: Most of these are nasty. They will make your stomach turn. So if you're eating a meal, be careful. And if there are any other clips of injuries that I missed, please send them along.
1. Redskins QB
Joe Theismann suffers broken right leg: This is the granddaddy of gruesome sports injuries.
Lawrence Taylor's reaction is unforgettable.
2. Alabama WR
Tyrone Prothro suffers broken left leg: The interesting thing about this clip is that the cameraman actually shoots a close-up of Prothro's leg. One thing you'll notice in most of the following clips is that the announcers usually tell the cameramen to turn away.
3. Dodgers pitcher
Kaz Ishii gets hit in face with line drive: This isn't as nasty as when Red Sox pitcher
Bryce Florie got hit with a liner, but it will still make you cringe. Make sure you stay with the clip and watch the "demonstration" that takes place afterward.
4. Villanova guard
Allen Ray gets his right eye poked out: This is just nasty. While it's on my list, I don't recommend watching it.
5. Sabres goalie
Clint Malarchuk gets his neck cut by skate: This is probably the worst injury, but luckily you can't see it. There's a collision and then some blood. But that's more than enough. The announcers' reactions are a must-listen.
6. Mets outfielders
Mike Cameron and
Carlos Beltran viciously collide: The amazing thing about this play is that Beltran only missed a week of action. Cameron ended up with a broken jaw and broken nose.
7. Celtics guard
Tony Allen suffers torn ACL: This get filed under the "bizarre" category. Allen attempted a dunk after play was whistled dead and then blew out his knee. He's out for the season.
8. Tennis player
Mary Pierce ruptures her ACL: You can't really see how bad the damage is to Pierce's knee, but just listen to her scream.
9. Wrestler
Sid Vicious suffers broken left leg: Wrestling may be fake, but this injury is not.
10. Miami running back
Willis McGahee suffers broken left leg: Helmet on knee. Nothing more needs to be said.