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Thousands of fans storm the field at Comiskey Park during the disco record-burning stunt, July 12, 1979, forcing the second game to be forfeited.

Promotions & Ballpark Events1979

Disco Demolition Night

The White Sox blew up a crate of disco records between games of a doubleheader. Fans took the field, a fire started, and the second game was forfeited.

Chicago White Sox · Detroit Tigers

Eddie Gaedel, 3-foot-7, in his batting stance for the St. Louis Browns as Detroit catcher Bob Swift kneels, August 19, 1951.

Promotions & Ballpark Events1951

Eddie Gaedel Walks

Bill Veeck sent 3-foot-7 Eddie Gaedel to the plate in a child's uniform. Gaedel walked on four pitches. The league voided the contract the next day.

St. Louis Browns · Detroit Tigers