Hit with his own helmet

[pokerplyr80]

I'm not sure there should be any debate about whether or not it's assault. But it's my understanding athletes usually don't pursue charges for on field incidents. I remember something a few years back in hockey. McSorley I think slashed another player from behind and did some serious damage. I believe he was charged. I could be wrong though.

Happy Gilmore claimed he took his skate off and stabbed another player in a hockey game. I don't recall if he mentioned any charges.

[Jim65]

I remember when Dino Ciccarelli was charged with assault and I think was sentenced to a day in jail for slashing Luke Richardson.

[seanofjapan]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I'm not sure there should be any debate about whether or not it's assault. But it's my understanding athletes usually don't pursue charges for on field incidents. I remember something a few years back in hockey. McSorley I think slashed another player from behind and did some serious damage. I believe he was charged. I could be wrong though.

Happy Gilmore claimed he took his skate off and stabbed another player in a hockey game. I don't recall if he mentioned any charges.

McSorley was not only charged, but actually tried and convicted over that incident. You can read the judge’s decision in his case here:

https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcpc/do...ocompletePos=5

[Chuck9788]

In 1965 Juan Marichal infamously clubbed Dodgers catcher John Roseboro over the head with a bat. He received a 10 game suspension and had to pay Roseboro $7,500. Interestingly, the two later became friends. In fact Marichal was an honorary pallbearer and a speaker at Roseboro's funeral.