#310 - Storm Clouds Gathering - The Abominableness of Chris "The Canadian Crippler" Benoit

This week, we bring you a man who had the potential to be both a sports, and cultural icon, after he was the first black player on the University of Kentucky basketball team, then moved on to the NBA. Instead, the only thing he contributed to culture was guest starring on an episode of Night Court... and persistent, heinous violence. Let's just say that he's not quite Jackie Robinson.All of this, plus... In Their Own Words, Mistaken Identities, and the Silver Haired Middle Aged Man of the week!! Break the color barrier, pull on your high tops, and go directly to jail with Tom Payne!! Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

31 Touko 20161h 12min

This week, we bring you an extra large episode to look at a former MLB star, who spared no expense when it came to ball park transportation, Trump Tower apartments, night club security, a DJ's playlist, pet mountain lions, or Corvettes for the fathers of girls that caught his eye, from the stands. He fought both reporters, and teammates, while requesting to fight Mike Tyson. The atrocious crimes that finally put him away are just about as bad as it gets. He also had quite possibly the finest jheri curl in the history of organized sports.Leash up your mountain lion, tackle a reporter, and head to the prom with Mel Hall!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

24 Touko 20161h 27min

This week, we take a look at an Australian former Olympic boxing hopeful, and kickboxing champion that couldn't resist the allure, and glamour of heroin dealing, cleaning up after brutal knife attacks, murdering, and the everyday duties of being muscle for the underworld. Plus, three murder trials, and men with nicknames like "The Bulgarian" and "The Vampire Gigolo"!! It's a super sized episode, for hell of a tale!Climb out of the ring, slip into your ski mask, and pull off a hit with Evangelos Goussis!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

17 Touko 20161h 21min

This week, we take to the ice to check out a former NHL player, who earned himself the nick name "Mental Case" for his antics on, and off the ice. From fighting with players, fans, police, and his wife... to importing major amounts of cocaine, and even and an attempt at pimping. This guy has it all!!Sharpen up your skates, drop your gloves, and have a brawl with Steve "Mental Case" Durbano!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

10 Touko 20161h 8min

This week, we look at at college basketball player who accomplished far more off the court, than on it. Mental illness, teammate on teammate violence, and the downfall of the coach of a major sports program all lead to a headless body being found in a Waco, Texas gravel pit. This episode is what Crime In Sports is all about!!Take the pass, down in the low post, load up your guns, and listen to the voices in your head, as we explore Carlton Dotson!! Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

3 Touko 20161h 16min

This week, we bring you a special bonus episode!! The boys take an in-depth look at arguably the biggest bust in NFL Draft history. Whether it was throwing interceptions at an alarming rate, or getting arrested for various drug offenses, and breaking into strangers' homes at an equally alarming rate, our guy is on the Mount Rushmore of unfulfilled potential, and pure ego.Collect your huge signing bonus, and stoke the fires of your addiction for the sad, twisted tale of Ryan Leaf!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

28 Huhti 201653min

This week, we jump across the pond to the UK, to take inside look at an up and coming soccer player, whose past of drug gang revenge violence, and general stupidity would come back to haunt him, while he attempted to live his dream on the field. Break out your soccer jersey, pour a cup of tea, and get ready for some good, old fashioned British street crime with Gavin Grant!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

26 Huhti 201657min

This week, we take a look at a man who nicknamed himself "The Gorilla Pimp", before running the full scale of crime, from collecting parking tickets, and writing bad checks across Canada, to murdering many people for reasons ranging from religious cult ritual, to simple annoyance. We can't wait for you to hear the pure stupidity of what finally put him away for good.Put on your flowing white robes, and break out your check book for the tale of Robert Rozier!!Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

19 Huhti 20161h 3min