Ministry of Magic representatives apprehended them as they were flying over Inverness and the Banchory Bangers never played again.
-- Quidditch Through the Ages (QA5)
After a match against the Appleby Arrows in 1814, the Bangers attempted to capture a Hebridean Black dragon as their team mascot. Their foolishness led to their being banned from playing ever again (QA5).
Banchory Bangers Quidditch team is banned
Date 1814
Certainty Stated in canon
Location in Canon
QA5: Anti-Muggle Precautions
Type of Event Wizarding world
Commentary
Notes
The Banchory Bangers were known for their "post-match parties" (QA5). This one getting so out of hand must have been the last straw for the Ministry authorities.
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