Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Morganna the Kissing Bandit
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Mar 12, 2025 Discover the captivating tale of Morganna the Kissing Bandit, who became a legend in baseball by charging onto fields to kiss players. Her playful antics originated from a simple bet, leading to whimsical encounters with athletes. Explore her unique fan interactions that changed perceptions of engagement in sports and her impact on game attendance. Delve into her tumultuous legal battles and how her outrageous behavior prompted significant security measures at games, all while reflecting on her enigmatic post-fame life.
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Morganna's First Kiss
- Morganna, at 17, kissed Pete Rose during a Reds game on a $5 dare.
- This incident, spurred by Rose ignoring Morganna and her friends, birthed her "Kissing Bandit" moniker.
Multi-Sport Bandit
- Morganna kissed athletes across various sports, from baseball and basketball to horse racing and auto racing.
- George Brett playfully reversed the roles by kissing Morganna onstage at her club.
Rough Encounters
- Morganna's antics sometimes resulted in injuries, including broken ribs, a kneecap, and a tailbone, inflicted by overzealous security.
- Despite this, she viewed these incidents as occupational hazards.