Larry Csonka and his Miami Dolphins teammate Manny Fernandez once caught a live alligator and hid it in Don Shula's shower ... and the story is nuts!!
The Dolphins legendary running back was remembering Shula on ESPN's "Get Up" when he explained how he pulled off one of the most DANGEROUS pranks ever!!
It all started during a fishing trip in Florida with Manny -- a stud defensive end -- during a day off from practice.
"We saw some alligators on the beach and Manny said he could catch one.