Kaufmann quiz: Go, Cubs, Go!
In honor of the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field, how well do you know Cubs history and culture?
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What superstitious moment allegedly doomed the 1969 Cubs?
Ernie Banks walked under a ladder.
Ron Santo broke a mirror in the clubhouse.
A black cat ran in front of the dugout.
A goat was denied entry to Wrigley Field.
Correct answer: A black cat ran in front of the dugout.
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Which Chicago Cubs rookie DID NOT hit a home run in their debut?
Tuffy Rhodes
Kosuke Fukudome
Starlin Castro
Anthony Rizzo
Correct answer: Anthony Rizzo
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What is the name of the Clark Street bar that features batting cages?
Sluggers
The Cage
Barleycorn
Hi-Tops
Correct answer: Sluggers
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Who was known as "Wild Thing"?
Mitch Williams
Billy Williams
Carlos Zambrano
Dave Kingman
Correct answer: Mitch Williams
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Which Chicago actor is credited with the idea for the "Bleacher Bums" play?
John Cusack
George Wendt
Joe Mantegna
Bonnie Hunt
Correct answer: Joe Mantegna
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Who was the Chicago columnist who was seen on camera giving Steve Bartman his card right after the infamous foul ball in the 2003 playoffs?
Eric Zorn
John Kass
Michael Sneed
Scoop Jackson
Correct answer: John Kass
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Which one of these Cubs players also played for the San Diego Padres?
Bill Buckner
Andre Dawson
Ryan Theriot
Greg Maddux
Correct answer: Greg Maddux
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What do they call the group of fans who hang out on Waveland Avenue waiting for home runs?
The 4th outfielder
Ballhawks
Waveland Wack Pack
Bleacher bums
Correct answer: Ballhawks
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On the 2016 team, who was originally drafted by the Cubs?
Javy Báez
Addison Russell
Anthony Rizzo
Dexter Fowler
Correct answer: Javy Báez
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Which player was NOT part of the trade with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 1984 season?
Porfi Altamirano
Bob Dernier
Gary Matthews
Larry Bowa
Correct answer: Larry Bowa
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Hey, you like the Cubs but they aren't your whole world! Jeez!
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Let's face it. This quiz was too easy for a legendary fan like yourself! Congratulations!