Cubs History and Key Incidents

The video explores the supposed curse on the Chicago Cubs, known as the Curse of the Billy Goat. It begins with the story of William Sianis and his goat, Murphy, who were denied entry to a 1945 World Series game, leading to a curse declaration. The video recounts various incidents believed to be manifestations of the curse, including the 1969 black cat incident, the 1984 Gatorade spill, and the 2003 Bartman incident. Despite these setbacks, the video concludes with a hopeful outlook for the Cubs, highlighting changes in management and fan culture that aim to overcome the curse.

Who was the tavern owner associated with the Curse of the Billy Goat?

• Leon Durham

• William Sianis

• Ron Santo

• P.K. Wrigley

What was the name of the tavern owned by William Sianis?

• The Lincoln Tavern

• The Murphy Tavern

• The Billy Goat Tavern

• The Cubs Tavern

In which year did a black cat run across Ron Santo's legs?

• 1945

• 1969

• 1984

• 2003

Which team did the Cubs face in the 1984 National League Championship Series?

• New York Mets

• Detroit Tigers

• San Diego Padres

• St. Louis Cardinals

What caused Leon Durham to miss an easy out in the 1984 series?

• A black cat

• A wet mitt

• A foul ball

• A fan interference

What year is associated with the Bartman Incident?

• 2016

• 2003

• 1984

• 1969

Who was the outfielder involved in the Bartman Incident?

• Ron Santo

• Alex Gonzalez

• Leon Durham

• Moises Alou

What was the name of the fan blamed for the Bartman Incident?

• William Sianis

• Steve Bartman

• Mark Prior

• Daniel Murphy

Which player had a standout performance against the Cubs in the 2015 Playoffs?

• Steve Bartman

• Ron Santo

• Leon Durham

• Daniel Murphy

In what year did the Cubs start looking forward to overcoming the curse?

• 2003

• 2015

• 2016

• 1984