diff --git a/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py b/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
index 21a0784..7fadcc4 100755
--- a/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
+++ b/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ def handlePlayers(worldpath, filters, markers):
             data.use_uuid = useUUIDs
             if isSinglePlayer:
                 data = data['Data']['Player']
-        except IOError:
+        except (IOError, TypeError):
             logging.warning("Skipping bad player dat file %r", playerfile)
             continue