1. Spectator Violence
... nights (Johnson, 1988). The rowdy behavior contributed by alcohol consumption often accompanies the throwing of beverage containers. Cups, bottles, and cans act as stimuli and provide a throwing opportunity. In 1988, Pete Rose of Cincinnati Reds was pelted with full cups of beer and whiskey bottles, when he stormed out of the dugout to dispute a call. "It was insane, many of the ... fans were throwing unopened beer cans" Pete Rose, (Johnson, 1988). To restrain spectator violence, many agree with not selling alcohol at sporting events. "The selling of alcohol at sporting events should be...
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