July 12, 1979 marked the last American League forfeit, but it also remains one of the most memorable moments in baseball history. If you get a chance, PBS did a GREAT documentary on the event that I highly recommend watching.
This is one of those events that really make me think about who we are as a species. There are so many cultural subtexts to be found in this microcosm of insanity.
Here's some more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition
We Live in Interesting Times
7 years ago
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Disco died in Chicago. Hurray!
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