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Baseball Lore Mini Quiz

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Question 1

Chicago Cubs fans blame which animal's ejection from Wrigley Field in 1945 for a 71-year championship curse?

Tavern owner William Sianis cursed the Cubs after ushers asked him to leave Wrigley Field due to his goat's odor.

Question 2

Kansas City Royals batter George Brett had a home run nullified in 1983 due to excessive use of which substance?

Umpires nullified the home run because pine tar extended past the allowed 18 inches on Brett's bat, sparking a famous rage.

Question 3

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis threw a famous 1970 no-hitter while under the influence of which drug?

Ellis mistook the day of his scheduled start and pitched all nine innings against San Diego while experiencing hallucinations.

Question 4

Boston Red Sox fans blamed an 86-year championship drought on trading which superstar to New York in 1919?

Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees to fund a Broadway musical, triggering the legendary curse.