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I Didn't Mean To Do It! Trivia Quiz

Cubs fan Steve Bartman never would have thought trying to catch a foul ball could be so life changing. Learn a little more about Bartman and the game that changed his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by jbooker8. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jbooker8

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,717

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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283

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Question 1 of 10

1. On October 14, 2003, the Chicago Cubs played what team during the National League pennant series? Hint

Atlanta Braves

Florida Marlins

San Francisco Giants

New York Yankees

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Question 2 of 10

2. NLCS 2003: What Chicago Cub ace, who had previously won game 2, was the starting pitcher for game 6? Hint

Mark Prior

Joe Borowski

Mark Guthrie

Matt Clement

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Chicago Cub's slugger hit 40 home runs in 2003 including two during the NLCS?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. Slammin' Sammy)

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Question 4 of 10

4. NLCS 2003 game 6: Chicago Cubs had a 3-0 lead in the 8th inning needing only 5 more out to reach the World Series.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. NLCS 2003 game 6: During the 8th inning of the game, Cubs fan Steve Bartman interfered with what outfielder while trying to catch a foul ball? Hint

Juan Pierre

Luis Castillo

Mois�s Alou

Mark Prior

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Question 6 of 10

6. NLCS 2003: What was the final score that night in game 6, which Chicago lost? Hint

6-5

8-3

4-3

9-6

7. In 2011, ESPN series 30 for 30 made a documentary about Steve Bartman and the incident that night, in game 6 of the 2003 NLCS . What was the name of this documentary directed by Alex Gibney? Hint

Silly Little Game

I Didn't Mean To Do It!

Catching Hell

Just A Dream

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Question 8 of 10

8. Even years later, Steve Bartman's seat has become a tourist attraction at Wrigley Field. What section, row, and seat was Bartman sitting during the 2003 NLCS? Hint

Section 19, Row 12, Seat 7

Section 24, Row 3, Seat 14

Section 4, Row 8, Seat 113

Section 3, Row 15, Seat 1

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Question 9 of 10

9. NLCS 2003 game 6: The ball that Bartman interfered with was eventually pick up by a lawyer and sold at an auction.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What player was named MVP for the 2003 NLCS? Hint

Mike Lowell

Aramis Ram�rez

Jeff Conine

Iv�n Rodr�guez

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On October 14, 2003, the Chicago Cubs played what team during the National League pennant series?

Answer: Florida Marlins

The Chicago Cubs faced off with the Florida Marlins for the National League pennant. Chicago defeated the Atlanta Braves previously during the Division Series, while the Florida Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants.

2. NLCS 2003: What Chicago Cub ace, who had previously won game 2, was the starting pitcher for game 6?

Answer: Mark Prior

Mark Prior pitched a shutout up till the eighth inning and was replace by Kyle Farnsworth after giving up 3 runs.

3. Which Chicago Cub's slugger hit 40 home runs in 2003 including two during the NLCS?

Answer: Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa also tested positive for steroids and suspended 7 games for have a "corked" bat in 2003.

4. NLCS 2003 game 6: Chicago Cubs had a 3-0 lead in the 8th inning needing only 5 more out to reach the World Series.

Answer: True

The Chicago Cubs came in with a 3-2 lead against the Florida Marlins in a best of 7 series. After losing game 6, Chicago gave up another lead in game 7 handing Florida the National League pennant and a trip to the World Series to face the New York Yankees.

5. NLCS 2003 game 6: During the 8th inning of the game, Cubs fan Steve Bartman interfered with what outfielder while trying to catch a foul ball?

Answer: Mois�s Alou

Many believe that the Steve Bartman interference with the Cubs outfielder Mois�s Alou was to blame for the Cubs not making it to the World Series that year. Even after the incident, fans shouted obscene phrases and threw beer on Bartman; eventually security had to escort him out of the building.

6. NLCS 2003: What was the final score that night in game 6, which Chicago lost?

Answer: 8-3

After the Steve Bartman incident, the Cubs completely failed on stopping Florida's hitters giving up 8 runs in the 8th inning. Errors, wild pitches, and walks all contributed in Chicago's downfall, which cost them the game.

7. In 2011, ESPN series 30 for 30 made a documentary about Steve Bartman and the incident that night, in game 6 of the 2003 NLCS . What was the name of this documentary directed by Alex Gibney?

Answer: Catching Hell

"Catching Hell" took a look into the incident as well as fans reaction to the play. This documentary explained what really happened from those who were involved from fans around Bartman to players to security. Unfortunately, Steve Bartman declined part of the show.

8. Even years later, Steve Bartman's seat has become a tourist attraction at Wrigley Field. What section, row, and seat was Bartman sitting during the 2003 NLCS?

Answer: Section 4, Row 8, Seat 113

Fans come from all around to take pictures sitting in "Bartman's" seat. The entire time after the play Bartman remained still only wearing his headphones. Through continuous abuse from fans, Bartman never reacted.

9. NLCS 2003 game 6: The ball that Bartman interfered with was eventually pick up by a lawyer and sold at an auction.

Answer: True

Grant Deporter, a Harry Caray's Restaurant associate bought the ball.

10. What player was named MVP for the 2003 NLCS?

Answer: Iv�n Rodr�guez

Catcher Ivan Rodriguez hit 3 home runs, batted .313, and had 17 runs batted in during the series. Rodriguez went on to win the 2003 World Series MVP and the World Series title with the Marlins beating the Yankees 4 games to 2.

Source: Author jbooker8

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