“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979

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On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.

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