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Self-Chloroformed Medic
- The American medic, Jack Coll, reportedly chloroformed himself during the 1930 World Cup semi-final.
- Multiple versions of the story exist, including accidental breakage and intentional ground-throwing.
Self-Knockout
- Ash, the theme tune composer, knocked himself out in a bar fight.
- He slipped while throwing a punch, ending the fight before it began.
World Cup Mayhem
- The 1930 World Cup was plagued by injuries and controversy, including a broken leg and a ripped lip.
- Following Argentina's loss in the final, their embassy in Uruguay was attacked, and people were shot for not saluting a parade.