Kane County
Cougars fans have unofficially broken the
Guinness World Record for the world’s
largest pillow fight, eclipsing the previous
Guinness record of 3,648 people. Following
this evening’s game, 3,872 fans descended
upon the Elfstrom Stadium outfield grass and
took part in a memorable 90-second pillow
fight. The historic try, sponsored by Back
to Bed included both young and old fans,
families with children and groups of
teenagers. Many anxious Cougars faithful
arrived to the ballpark with pillows brought
from home, some containing pillowcases that
were homemade creations featuring the
Cougars’ logo and team colors. With the help
of Back to Bed, fans were also provided
regulation pillows that were used during the
attempt.
Both participants and observers agreed that
the pillow fight was one of the most unique
and entertaining promotions in the 18-year
history of the Cougars organization, which
has provided an enjoyable, affordable and
entertaining fan experience since the
franchise’s start in 1991.
Throughout tonight’s pillow fight, fans were
seen erupting in uncontrollable laughter as
they swung their pillows. Just seconds into
the fight, spectators observed a thick
blanket of white feathers that were strewn
across the right field grass in the
designated “red zone”. Cougars staff divided
the outfield grass into three “levels of
aggression” – a green zone for families with
small children, a yellow zone for families
of teenagers, and a red zone for adults.
“The sights and sounds tonight as part of
our world record attempt are exactly what
going to a Cougars game is all about –
having fun and creating memories that will
last a lifetime,” Cougars General Manager
Jeff Sedivy said. “We’d like to thank all of
our pillow-fighting participants, including
Back to Bed for being a part of history and
an evening that will be talked about for a
long time.”
The Proft family of Vernon Hills was just
one of many families who took part in the
historic attempt. The family of five
included children Madison, Noah and Taylor.
“It was a fantastic time and we were really
excited that our kids had this opportunity,”
Kari Proft said. “This is something they’ll
never forget.”
Next week, the Cougars front office staff
will submit information to the Guinness
World Record office and wait for official
recognition that the pillow-fighting record
has been verified.
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