Jim Marshall Runs the Wrong Way (1964)
The NFL was a different animal back in 1964, but Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall managed to set a record then that still stands today. Unfortunately, that record is for the most yards lost on a fumble recovery. Playing against the 49ers, Marshall recovered a fumble and maybe got a little overexcited. He started running in the wrong direction all the way to his team’s own end zone, where he dropped the ball out of bounds for a safety. It was only after the fact that Marshall realized his error, but luckily for him the Vikings managed to win the game despite his enormous mental lapse.