Kaufmann quiz: Sports hijinks
How well do you know the history of disruptions at Chicago sporting events?
/10
In 1995, Bears fan Mike Pantazis jumped out of his seat to do what?
Attack the opposing team's punter
Yell at the coach
Catch an extra point
Kiss a cheerleader
Correct answer: Catch an extra point.
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What was the relationship between the two fans who ran on the field to attack the Royals' first base coach in 2002?
Father and son
Brothers
Mother and daughter
Cousins
Correct answer: Father and son
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Who was playing left field for the Cubs when Steve Bartman caught the infamous foul ball in 2003?
George Bell
Moises Alou
Ian Happ
Sammy Sosa
Correct answer: Moises Alou
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What ran across the field at Shea Stadium in New York that felt like an omen for the Cubs' historic slide in August 1969?
A goose
A black cat
A rat
A war protester
Correct answer: A black cat
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In 1976, two fans attempted to do this on the field at Dodger Stadium during a game against the Cubs.
Burn an American flag
Tackle the home plate umpire
Go to the bathroom
Kiss Rick Monday
Correct answer: Burn the flag
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Which Chicago Cubs player did Morganna the Kissing Bandit run onto the field to try and kiss during the Cubs' first night game in 1988?
Rick Sutcliffe
Ryne Sandberg
Andrew Dawson
Leon Durham
Correct answer: Ryne Sandberg
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Who were the Sox playing when Steve Dahl's Disco Demolition forced the team to forfeit the second game of a doubleheader in 1979?
New York Yankees
Montreal Expos
California Angels
Detroit Tigers
Correct answer: Loyola
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In 2015, fans repeatedly brought this animal to Wrigley Field.
Squirrel
Eagle
Baby bear
Goat
Correct answer: Goat
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Sox owner Bill Veeck had to discontinue this popular promotion at Comiskey Park in 1974 after fans kept disrupting games with unruly behavior.
10-cent beer night
Elvis night
Baseball bat giveaway
Free shots
Correct answer: 10-cent beer night
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Why did a Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls game at the United Center get postponed earlier this year?
Bat infestation
Fans tackled Pat Riley
Fans threw bottles
Condensation
Correct answer: Condensation
Fan: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
It's ok. You are a good fan who doesn't cause trouble.
Unruly fan: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
Nice work! You have fought urges to run on the field before.
Jailed fan: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
YES! Nothing will stop you from ripping off your shirt and running onto the field! Nothing!