After work, there’s no happier place to be than Billy Goat.
Cheezborgers and beer or stuck in traffic?
Gee, that’s a tough one.
We’ll even put a curse on your boss, if it’ll make you feel better.
The Journalists of Billy Goat Tavern
The original Billy Goat Tavern on Madison had always been a hangout for sports writers, journalists, and photographers covering Chicago Stadium events. So when the tavern moved to Michigan Avenue it was naturally nestled between the major Chicago newspaper companies. A journalist’s hangout, it inspired numerous columns from some of the greats like Mike Royko, Dave Condon and more. If there ever was a museum dedicated to Chicago newspaper journalism it would start by looking like the Billy Goat Tavern.
Kup’s Column featuring the goat’s ticket from the 1945 World Series:
Mike Royko’s softball team celebrates in the VIP Room:
And the Curse of Murphy the Billy Goat lives on for another year:
Celebrate Halloween at Chicago’s Favorite Haunt!
This Halloween, stop by Billy Ghost and wolf down a few cheezborgers this Halloween.
Speaking of haunting….the Cubs recently proved that they’re still haunted by the Curse of Murphy the Billy Goat. Do you believe The Curse is real? https://youtu.be/PeBZmnVpcWw
The moment you realize the Curse of Murphy the Billy Goat is real!
Still Haunted by Murphy the Billy Goat?
70 years ago, Billy “Goat” Sianis brought his pet goat, Murphy, to the game, hoping to bring his team good luck. Since then, several “Murphys” have horned their way into the legacy of The Billy Goat Curse.
Check out this article that chronicles all of the events that have included “Murphy”, from David Murphy to the 1984 Cubs losing 3 in a row at Jack Murphy Stadium:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/murphy-curse-haunting-cubs-article-1.2401124
It’s time for Murphy to butt out! So, let the goat in and #ReverseTheCurse
