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Top 10 Silly Crimes Committed By Athletes

BOSTON (CBS) - Let's take a look back on the most infamous and silly crimes committed by athletes from the past.

10) The Dog Did it!  

New York Mets v Cleveland Indians
Chris Perez (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Chris Perez: MLB Pitcher

Crime: Had pounds of marijuana delivered to his rental house under his dog's name

What was Perez smoking when he thought this would work?

9) Mr. Crabs  

Rose Bowl - Oregon v Florida State
Jameis Winston (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Jameis Winston: CFB/NFL Quarterback

CrimeCited for shoplifting crab legs

I wonder if Winston will get as fed up with the smack talk from opposing teams about shoplifting crab legs as San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o got fed up with opposing teams making fun of his fake girlfriend.

8) Giant Idiot

Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Plaxico Burress: Former NFL Wide Receiver

Crime: Shot himself in leg with own gun and got charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon

I don't know what's worse: shooting yourself in the leg or getting arrested for shooting yourself in your leg.

7) Dancing In The Street! 

Dhani Jones
Dhani Jones (Photo by Brian Killian/NFLPhotoLibrary)

Dhani Jones: Former NFL Linebacker

Crime: Refused to stop dancing outside of a club in Miami

Jones busted some moves outside the club on the street and ended up sliding to the left into the backseat of a police car. Cha Cha Now Y'all!

6) I'm So Smashed

2013 Samsung World Cup - Sydney
Australian Rowing Team (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Josh Booth: Australian Rower

Crime: Smashed window of engineering firm while mistakenly thinking he was breaking into his own house while drunk.

While there's Gronk Smash, there is also Booth Smash!

5) Paper Towel Nightmare

Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 Headshots
Jeff Reed (Photo by Getty Images)

Jeff Reed: Former Pittsburgh Steelers kicker

Crime: Criminal mischief and disorderly conduct over empty paper towel machine in bathroom

Hey, at least we know Reed washed his hands when he was in the bathroom.

4) Poopy Hamper 

Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Najeh Davenport: Former NFL Running Back

CrimeBroke into woman's dormitory room and defecated in a laundry basket in her closet

I'm sure Santa Claus put a pooper-scooper as a gift under Davenport's Christmas tree.

3) What Are You Barking At? 

Florida v Alabama
Antonio Morrison (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Antonio Morrison: NCAAF

Crime: Barked at police dog and resisted arrest

PETA must've been pissed when hearing about this.

2) CANNONBALL!

Indianapolis Colts 2011 Headshots
Pat McAfee (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)

Pat McAfee: Indianapolis Colts Punter

Crime: Got drunk and jumped into canal. Arrested for public intoxication.

When the officer asked McAfee why he was wet, McAfee responded saying "It was raining." Nice excuse, McAfee.

1) Give Me Maple Bars Or Give Me Death!

Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day
Golden Tate (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Golden Tate: Former Seahawks/Current Detroit Lions Wide Receiver

CrimeStole maple bars from donut shop at 3AM before the store opened.

Just like Marshawn Lynch loves his skittles, Tate loves his maple bars, I guess.

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