Kaufmann quiz: Sports hijinks
How well do you know the history of disruptions at Chicago sporting events?
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In 1995, Bears fan Mike Pantazis jumped out of his seat to do what?
Catch an extra point
Attack the opposing team's punter
Kiss a cheerleader
Yell at the coach
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?
Brothers
Cousins
Father and son
Mother and daughter
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?
Moises Alou
Ian Happ
Sammy Sosa
George Bell
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 war protester
A rat
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?
Leon Durham
Ryne Sandberg
Andrew Dawson
Rick Sutcliffe
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?
California Angels
New York Yankees
Montreal Expos
Detroit Tigers
Correct answer: Detroit Tigers
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In 2015, fans repeatedly brought this animal to Wrigley Field.
Squirrel
Eagle
Goat
Baby bear
Correct answer: Goat
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A year before Bill Veeck owned the White Sox, he had to discontinue this popular promotion in Cleveland after fans kept disrupting games with unruly behavior.
Baseball bat giveaway
Elvis night
10-cent beer night
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!