Happy 45th Anniversary, 10 Cent Beer Night!

Getty ImagesHow do we properly contextualize just how insane 10 Cent Beer Night was?

To start with, read the box score:

“INDIANS 9TH [...] 10-cent Beer Night promotion; fans erupted from the stands at this point and charged Rangers RF Jeff Burroughs; both benches cleared in support; fans had continually disrupted the game by running onto the field and throwing firecrackers into the dugouts; game forfeited to the Rangers; 2 R, 4 H, 0 E, 2 LOB. Rangers 5, Indians 5.”

The game might have continued even after both teams ventured into the fray, wielding bats. Unfortunately, all three bases were missing once the riot cleared. This marks the only time in baseball history that the fans recorded more…