How ten cent beer triggered a baseball riot in 1974

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: On June 4, 1974, a game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians descended into chaos. This video explores the series of events that turned a summer night at the ballpark into a historic riot.

A combination of factors—including a full moon, intense heat, and the presence of college students home for summer break—contributed to the unrest. The primary catalyst was the promotion of ten cent beer, which led to a night that had little to do with the actual baseball game.

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