Fuzzy Zoeller
It's a Masters tradition that the defending champion sets the menu for an exclusive dinner attended only by former winners. In 1997, as Tiger Woods was running away with a historic win at Augusta, Fuzzy Zoeller made an offhand comment to a reporter. It was a particularly unfortunate choice of words, given the Masters' racial history, and it cost Zoeller dearly, brands dropped endorsement deals as a result Zoeller gets dropped by k-mart and dunlop. Fuzzy zoeller to tiger woods 1997, fuzzy zoeller comment to tiger woods 1997.
Jimmy the Greek
Jimmy Snyder (seated, left), who cultivated the on-air personality "Jimmy the Greek, jimmy snyder, jimmy the greek" was fired by CBS in 1988 after straying too far off the beaten path, making comments that many found to be racist. Jimmy the Greek, jimmy snyder + fired from cbs + slavery + African American genes, jimmy snyder + fired from cbs.
Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather has never been shy about running his mouth, but perhaps he should have thought twice before posting a video of himself delivering a racist rant about archrival Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather rant about manny pacquiao, floyd mayweather + manny pacquiao.
Rob Parker
TV analyst Rob Parker found himself in hot water with journalists and fans alike over his comments about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. Rob Parker calls robert griffin III a "cornball brother" + "not one of us", Rob Parker suspended from ESPN .
Dennis Green
In 2006, while coaching the Arizona Cardinals, Denny Green reached the height of frustration after the Cardinals relinquished a lead and eventually lost a game they should have won. That was Green's point, and one that he made to anyone and everyone who would listen in the press conference after the game. Dennis Green rant about chicago bears, Denny Green sues Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Jim Mora
Former NFL coach Jim Mora doesn't look like the kind of coach to get overly emotional. But for those who witnessed his interactions with the press after games, the verbal tirades are not shocking. Mora's most memorable occurred when he completely lost it on a reporter who questioned his team's ability to make a run at the playoffs after his Colts team endured a dismal loss. Jim mora rants about colts in playoffs, jim l. mora + ucla coach.
Mike Gundy
Another reporter-induced meltdown occurred in 2007, by none other than Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy. In many instances, college kids are considered old enough to handle some criticism, but in Gundy's eyes, they still merit some protection. Instead of criticizing the players for what happened on the field, Gundy implored a reporter to do this, instead. Mike Gundy + "come after me", Mike Gundy oklahoma state.
Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson reportedly made more than $150 million playing professional basketball. After a disappointing end to his NBA career, Iverson reportedly has had cash-flow issues ever since. Ally Iverson + gambling + child support, Ally Iverson + gambling + child support.
Kevin Garnett
Charlie Villanueva insisted Kevin Garnett called him this distasteful name during a 2010 game, but KG still claims Villanueva misheard what he said. Charlie villanueva kevin garnett comment " cancer patient", kevin garnett comment foul language during knicks game, Kevin Garnett + carmelo and lala anthony.
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas and Larry Bird were bitter rivals in their playing days, but Thomas might have taken a cheap shot with this claim. Isiah thomas + larry bird great because he's white comment, larry bird + isiah thomas.
Herm Edwards
Herm Edwards was a hard-nosed football coach. He seemed to believe in the value of a hard day's work. And he sure wanted to win. Badly. Edwards said it was a lack of effort in his NY Jets team that drove him crazy after they lost to the Cleveland Browns back in 2002. The coach threw them under the bus in his most famous press conference. Herm Edwards rant, Herm Edwards espn analyst.
Mike Tyson
Back in 2000, Mike Tyson was still one of the most feared boxers and fiercest competitors of his generation. After a TKO with Lou Savarese, Tyson sent a message to fellow boxer Lennox Lewis. Mike Tyson + i want your heart and children + lewis, mike tyson On 'SVU'.
Kurt Bevacqua
Former San Diego Padres player Kurt Bevacqua was unhappy with then-Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda following what he believed to be an intentional target of Padres teammate Joe Lefebvre. Kurt bevacqua + "fine that fat little italian" + lasorda, lasorda's response to bevacqua's comment.
Bill Romanowski
Outspoken linebacker Bill Romanowski said during his playing days that the only reason he took steroids was to be as good as his black counterparts -- using some choice terminology, Bill Romanowski + steroids + to be as good as black counterparts. Bill Romanowski + 60 minutes.
Marge Schott
Marge Schott wasn't always politically correct during her days as a Reds owner. In 1992, a former Reds employee alleged that Schott used a racially insensitive term for former Reds Eric Davis and Dave Parker and made disparaging remarks toward Jewish people. Marge Schott + racial comments made in jest, marge schott banned from managing 1996-1998 + Nazi comments.
Comments about Desmond Howard
It isn't shocking that a radio host in Columbus, Ohio, might not be very welcoming of former Michigan star Desmond Howard. But with one tweet, the host may have stepped over the line. Columbus radio host tweets “I wish Desmond Howard would get fired or die so I can watch Gameday again.” columbus radio host loses job after tweet.
Comments about Jeremy Lin
In February 2012, ESPN editor Anthony Federico used an inappropriate idiom Anthony Federico + racist jeremy lin headline in reference to then-Knicks star Jeremy Lin. Anthony Federico + apologizes for headline + it was a mistake, Anthony Federico fired.
Brent Musberger
During the BCS National Championship game, broadcaster Brent Musberger made it known that he was dazzled by the beauty of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron's girlfriend, Katherine Webb. Musberger later apologized for his effusive praise of the former Miss Alabama. Brent musburger + katherine webb, katherine webb + no apology needed from musburger.
John McEnroe
Former tennis star John McEnroe has a well-earned reputation for popping off at the mouth. For McEnroe, the stakes are always high, which adds to the emotion that dominates his rants. John mcenroe "you cannot be serious".
