The stereotype of the dumb athlete is as cliche today as “blacks love taffy” and “Eskimos own all Locksmith shops” were 20 years ago. And while we don’t know much about taffy (accept that it tastes awesome), we are reminded daily that extraordinary athletic ability is not often accompanied by an extraordinary mind. Yes, there are always exceptions to every rule, but these 12 pro athletes have gone out of their way to keep this stereotype alive. Here are the 12 Dumbest Convicted Pro Athletes.

Whether or not people should own guns is another discussion but I think that it’s safe to say that the jury is in on athletes carrying guns. While I can’t recall a single incident in which an athlete has used a gun in self defense, there are countless incidents every year involving an athlete, a gun, and poor decision making. Here are the top seven reasons that athletes shouldn’t own guns.

Is it just us, or do football and basketball players keep getting mixed up in ridiculous weapons violations more and more these days? These stories are increasingly crazier by the year — and are obvious proof that millions of dollars only increases your bank account total, not your IQ.

With Plaxico Burress having just been sentenced to two years in jail for possessing and discharging a firearm in a public space, we are reminded that these masters of the field and the court are just people, too. They make mistakes, and have to pay for them. However, sometimes the mistakes they make are so hilariously idiotic, we can’t help but make fun of them. Here are the 12 Dumbest Convicted Athletes.