One of the most memorable events in Chicago sports history occurred 14 years ago Wednesday.
During the Crosstown Classic at U.S. Cellular Field, Cubs catcher Michael Barrett punched White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski in the face, starting a bench-clearing fight on the South Side.
Pierzynski scored on a sac fly, trucking Barrett, who was blocking home plate, in the process. Barrett took exception to Pierzynski enthusiastically slapping the plate, and as the Sox backstop stood up, Barrett corralled him in a bear hug and landed a clean right hook on Pierzynski's cheek.
After the dust settled, MLB handed Barrett a 10-game suspension and Pierzynski a $2,000 fine.