Wrigleyville Trivia

05/03/2013

This Week's Team Trivia Champions: TEAM MY COUCH PULLS OUT, BUT I DO NOT.

Way to go Team Couch! You beat the rest of the pack and took home the grand prize of $100 off your tab.

28/02/2013

Tonight's Picture Clues

27/02/2013

Babe Ruth's Called Shot.

We've all heard the story: Babe Ruth points to center field in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series and calls his own home run. But is it true?

The short answer: probably not.

Here is the actual footage of the at bat, and the Hollywood version can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvFQLqWBdiY

26/02/2013

Cubs Flashback 1987: Bill Murray Steps In For Harry Caray

This game is replayed frequently on ESPN Classic - and it has nothing to do with what happened on the field. Harry Caray was out sick on April 17, 1987 - and in a stroke of genius, WGN asked Bill Murray to fill in for him. Enjoy Bill Murray being Bill Murray.

25/02/2013

According to the Chicago Department of Transportation in a 2011 report on pedestrian accidents in Chicago, 28% of all pedestrian accidents involve what kind of vehicle?








..Taxi Cabs. There are 11,000 licensed taxi cabs in Chicago - less than 1% of all vehicles on city streets, yet they cause more than 1/4 of all pedestrian accidents.

23/02/2013

Chicago Baseball History: Fire in Center Field - Disco Demolition Night

On July 12, 1979, the 2nd game of a double header between the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers was called due to...a fire in center field and rioting. Here's a clip about the strangest night in Chicago baseball history. (Check out Harry Caray's comments at 2:40 - quite possibly the strangest thing I have ever heard Harry say about a baseball game.)

22/02/2013

Best Team Name of the Night: Dental Hygienists do It Twice A Day

22/02/2013

This Week's Championship Team: Team Green Energy

Way to go guys! If you think you have what it takes to beat these guys, come on down to Team trivia next Thursday Deuce's and The Diamond Club. The game starts at 8

21/02/2013

Team Trivia starts tonight at 8 at Deuce's and The Diamond Club. Show up hungry - it's $2 taco night!

21/02/2013

CUBS PICTURE TRIVIA: Cub great Dave Kingman led the majors with 48 home runs in 1979. Look at the attached picture of home run leaders for 1979. How many former Cub players or managers are listed? Be the first to chime in with all the correct answers and you'll win a t shirt tonight at Team Trivia at Deuce's. Good luck!

21/02/2013

Clues:
Here are 3 picture clues to tonight's Team Trivia. We'll see you tonight at Deuce's and The Diamond Club!

20/02/2013

Wednesday Trivia: Public Opinion
In a recent nationwide public opinion poll, Congress had an approval rating of only 9%. 4 of the following 5 things have higher approval ratings than Congress. We are looking for the one thing that has a lower score than Congress.

Your 5 Choices: A. Cockroaches B. Head Lice C. Lindsey Lohan D. Traffic Jams or E. Nickelback

Post your guess in the comments then scroll down for the answer.
...The answer is C. Lindsey Lohan. North Korea, Fidel Castro and the Ebola virus were also polled and scored lower than congress.

19/02/2013

Tuesday Morning Trivia: MVP Awards

In the history of Major League Baseball, only 12 players have won back to back MVP awards. Who is the only player to win back to back MVP awards at the shortstop position?

Scroll down for answer....

The answer is Ernie Banks. Mr. Cub is the only shortstop in this very exclusive club. Other members are Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Mike Schmidt. While Ernie won his MVP titles at shortstop, the majority of his games played were at first base

19/02/2013

19/02/2013

This Week's Trivia Champions: Team Glory Hole

Way to go on the win and the classy team name! Team trivia is this Thursday at 8 pm. 1st prize is $100 off your bar tab and we will be giving out some swag as well. Picture clues will be posted by noon on Thursday.

14/02/2013

TRIVIA IS TONIGHT!!!

Join us for a special Valentine's Day edition of Team Trivia.

11/02/2013

This Week's Trivia Champions: Cunning Runts

Cunning Runts was the smartest team in the room last week but who will win the $100 prize this Thursday?

07/02/2013

Facebook Stat of the Day.

Believe it or not, people are using Facebook to creep on their exes. A professor at Indiana University has published a lengthy study on this topic, but all you need to know is summed up in this infographic. Have a nice day and check your privacy settings right now.

07/02/2013

Trivia picture clues:

Here are a few clues to tonight's game. The theme is S*x, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll.

This is going to be a good one! We hope to see you tonight (5 photos)

06/02/2013

Wednesday Viral Trivia:

This story went viral today and it merits a trivia question.

A 14 year old girl in Massachusetts recently signed a contract with her father to quit Facebook for at least 6 months - and it was her idea! How much will she get if she lasts 6 months? The answer is in the picture.

Could you quit Facebook for 6 months? If so, for how much?

05/02/2013

Tuesday Video Trivia:
In 1977 on The Newlywed Game, Bob Ewbanks asked two newlyweds "Where is the most unusual place you've made whoopee?" The husband's answer was "in the car" and the wife's answer was voted the #1 TV blooper of all time by Entertainment Weekly. What was her answer?

Watch the video to find out.

05/02/2013

MONDAY TRIVIA ANSWER:

The answer is $0. The half time performers at the Superbowl receive no pay for their performance. The reasons performers do it is because the amount of free publicity from appearing translates into record sales.

04/02/2013

MONDAY TRIVIA QUESTION:

Beyonce's Super Bowl performance last night was seen by over 110 million Americans. How much was she paid for her performance?

Check back tomorrow for the answer.

01/02/2013

S*X, DRUGS AND ROCK & ROLL.

Hi everybody! Starting next week there will be a theme to Team Trivia. The 1st week will be S*x, Drugs and Rock & Roll. Check our calendar for the upcoming themes. If at least one of these three things interest you then make sure to hit the like button. Picture clues will be posted Thursday morning and check back for the Monday Morning Question to start your week off right.

31/01/2013

Here are 5 clues for tonight's game. Good luck!

27/01/2013

Wrigleyville Trivia's cover photo