Sports' Biggest In-House Feuds

By Lee Russakoff
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:20:35 GMT

What do Manny Ramirez, T.O., Bill Romanowski, and the Baltimore Ravens all have in common?

They made John the Intern's list of the Biggest In-House Feuds in Sports.

Click on the pictures of the players below to find out whose feuds made the cut.

Click on the pictures of the players below to find out whose feuds made the cut.

Do you agree with John’s picks? Did he forget anyone? Add your own comment here.

Message Edited by Lee_Russakoff on 07-18-2008 05:31 PM

Invariably these lists of 'Biggest', 'Most', 'Greatest', etc. leave something to be desired. The most notable feud I saw missing from this list is Marcus Allen and (Wierd) Al Davis. C'mon... Davis tried to ruin Allen's career to the point Allen took a pay-cut to leave the team and when he was inducted to the HOF, he went in as a Chief instead of as a member of Allen's Raiders, where he had his greatest successes. Many of the feuds on the list fall short of that one.
Bob G.
Seattle

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:45:07 GMT | Seattle_Bob

sounds like you are putting the blame on Carlissimo for almost getting killed. Thinking Sprewell should be in prison or at least banned from the sport. After all...isn't Barry Bonds being blackballed??

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:11:30 GMT | momchick

How could you miss Billy Martin/George Steinbrenner Billy/Reggie Billy /Ed Whitson ?

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:39 GMT | Dagger55

I am dating myself, but, when Jackie Robinson broke in with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, they had a staunch southerner named Dixie Walker who took exception to Robinson to the extent that he would step out of the batters box and outwardly reprimmand Robinson for being a distraction when he was taking a lead off a base and dancing around trying to distract the pitcher, not Walker.

I do not recall Walker playing after 1947!

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:28:01 GMT | CoachJohn

You forgot the most notable feud happening right now. Brett Favre vs. the Green Bay Packers. Probably the biggest feud in sports history as of now.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:40:32 GMT | Crazy_Azn

My congrats to John the Intern for another success I always enjoy his lists. I'd just like to bring up a funny one. How about Wade Boggs and teammates. Remember when Boggs was having an affair with Margo Adams and didn't want his teammates to tell on him? Boggs actually took photos of his teammates in compromising situations and called it "Operation Delta Force". What a character lol.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:39:17 GMT | SmokeyJoeWood

In my opinion Shaq vs. Kobe is number one.Shaq has a
title without Kobe.Kobe has nothing without Shaq.To
put fuel to the fire Shaq wrote a rap song about Kobe.
The other one was way before my time.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:44:03 GMT | bigluke0281

How can you skip Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:24:40 GMT | Gillie10865

Thurmon Munson and Carleton Fisk?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:26:51 GMT | Gillie10865

All these great feuds, and in many cases unlawful criminal behavior, yet how many of them had career-ending results? Worse case these million dollar babies were slapped on the hand and shipped off to another team to thrive in a different environment. The biggest feud of all time has to be Barry Bonds and the media. Here's one of the greatest athletes of all time who even today would be a major asset on many teams' rosters, yet he is shunned by major league baseball. No punching out GMs, managers, coaches or other players; no burning the American flag; no tax evasion; no gunning down innocent people...yet he sits alone in the MLB leper colony. The American media is the most powerful entity today and they dictate public opinion to all of the simpletons who are woefully unable to think for themselves. The press pulls all of the puppet strings, and MLB is the biggest puppet of all. Too bad Barry didn't understand all of this when the sports media were shoving microphones in his face 24/7. He sorely underestimated the power they wield over MLB and the court of public opinion which they succumb to. Maybe he should have lowered himself to the level our society has grown to accept and thrown a few punches instead. Rather, he shunned the American media and in essence, the message was, "Kiss my **bleep**!" The ultimate kiss of death.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:39:49 GMT | hummbaby

How about the Baltimore Colts leaving in the middle of the night during a snowstorm. If that does not the cake what does? Sold out crowds every game, loyal fans left to read the baltimore sun the next day with a caption and picture of MAYFLOWER TRUCKS(which I or none of my friends will never use) fleeing town under the cover darkness and snow. I would never wish harm on anyone, but hope the Irsey family is very unhappy.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:59:23 GMT | cruzinpug

Baltimore needs to get over it. This is insane. As a lifelong Indianapolis resident, I have a different (perhaps biased) take on it. Yes, they left overnight without a public press conference. However, the Irsay family made significant efforts with the league and the city to reach a deal to stay. The simple fact is that Baltimore was a terrible city for an NFL franchise at the time. It is not as simple as greedy ownership. Indianapolis is a rather small NFL market and it was a huge risk to Irsay to make the move. How much of an issue is the details of their leaving anyway? It's just easier to pick out the Mayflower images.

How can Baltimore fans truly have any resentment? The new Baltimore team was taken from Cleveland, a sound market for a team.

Baltimore fans should enjoy the current program and forget the history (and their own hypocrisy). You have a solid team which has had considerable success. Even if you are not a football fan, having a franchise is great for the local economy and the city overall.

The Ravens of late have earned a reputation of talk and little more. From Ray Lewis & company calling the Colts “soft” to countless other examples, the list goes on. It was quite satisfying to see our rookie running back Addai march us through the middle of the chattering defense to secure a playoff win enroute to the Super Bowl. The only thing “soft” was Ray Lewis’ cushy couch as he watched us in the Super Bowl. Focus more energy on developing your team. Or don't... Either way you have been little more than a speed bump in the Colt's path to success.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:10:34 GMT | rjsone

Shaq & Kobe were the greatest meatball sundae I have ever witnessed. It's sad that two great individuals can combine into one great disappointment. If anyone could have made it work, I would have guessed that it would be Phil Jackson.

How about Shaq even recently blasting Kobe in a rap? I think he needs some time on the couch exploring his psyche.

Come on guys, just sit on a pile of cash & smile a little. Why all the drama?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:15:22 GMT | rjsone

Colts leaving in the night? Barroid vs. the media? Fisk vs. Munson? The title is IN-HOUSE feuds, guys.

#1 on this list should have been Jeff Kent vs. Barry Bonds.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:51:17 GMT | exjersey

Kent/Bonds. Jeff Kent was the only guy who ever stood up to Bonds during his playing years. Their brushes in the dugout and on the field occured daily, until Kent was sent off to LA.
I'd like to note that your list covers 90% east of the Missippi, as always, the media is all about New York and Boston. I add the fued West Coast VS East. Notice how the Angels sweep the Sox and it's on Page two...Go West!!!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:50:06 GMT | scott_amberg

what about Jim Marshall the IRON-MAN that played for the Vikings. when will the fued end between him and the selection committee for the football hall of fame. the other three of the PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS are all in the hall come committee what's the deal

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:02:49 GMT | sirnoze1

I dont know if this counts, but here it is Mike tyson and Evander Holyfield. If you bite a guys ear off thats got too count for some kind of fued

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:34:19 GMT | mradt

What about Billy North & Reggie Jackson? If I recall during the A's glory days (early 70s) these 2 slugged it out and poor Ray Fosse got the worst of it trying to be a peace maker.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:44:15 GMT | Amstel705

what about the Champ Mohammed and Smoking Joe Fraiser they did not have a kindship to speak of.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:53:58 GMT | franklinp