In sports, we generally read about the scoring, passing, shooting and throwing. But what about the gross underbelly of the games we love?
With Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand making headlines by licking opposing players during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the strange history of physical contact in sports has had a new chapter written.
Let's take a look at a brief history of the weird, disturbing and disgusting player encounters we can remember.
Licking/kissing: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand
This is nothing new for Marchand, who has been prone to licking and kissing as far back as 2014.