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The WORST Injury In History Of Sports

January 22, 2026 / 00:26

This episode features Buck Shelfford discussing a severe injury he sustained during a game, the reactions of his teammates, and the intense atmosphere of the match.

Buck Shelfford recounts the moment when his scrotum was severely injured, describing it as not a pretty sight. He humorously reflects on whether his toughness or stupidity led him to continue playing despite the injury.

The conversation includes anecdotes about the wild behavior of some players, including headbutting a concrete wall, showcasing the chaotic nature of the game.

Listeners hear about the aftermath of the injury, with Shelfford arriving the next morning with a large bandage, highlighting the physical toll of the sport.

The episode captures the camaraderie and absurdity of sports culture, emphasizing the lengths players go to for their passion.

TL;DR

Buck Shelfford shares a wild injury story and chaotic game moments.

Video

00:00:00
We used to call him god
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>> buck shelfford having his scrotum ripped
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open.
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>> I was hanging out. It was not a pretty
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sight. I can tell you he got wrecked
00:00:06
open. He just kept playing cuz he's
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either tough or stupid. If I say stupid,
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he'll give me a slap. We just went,
00:00:12
"What the hell just happened?" They're
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on something because they were crazy. A
00:00:15
couple of them forwards were headbutting
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a concrete wall, you know, a bit of
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blood scuffling. The next morning, we
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actually had a little session and
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Shelfford comes down and he's got this
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big nappy thing on. He could just barely

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 75
    Most chaotic
  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 60
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • The Toughness of Buck Shelfford
    Buck Shelfford endured a brutal game but kept playing through the pain.
    “He just kept playing cuz he's either tough or stupid.”
    @ 00m 06s
    January 22, 2026
  • A Wild Night
    Players headbutted a concrete wall, resulting in chaos and blood.
    “A couple of them forwards were headbutting a concrete wall.”
    @ 00m 15s
    January 22, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Crazy Night00:13
  • Morning After00:20

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