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Billy “Ghost” Sianis
The Chicago Cubs clinched their first NL Pennant in 71 years on October 22, the anniversary of Billy “Goat” Sianis’ death. We know he was there with his pet goat Murphy cheering on his favorite team.
“Let the Goat in!” – 1994
The Cubs started the 1994 season horribly, losing twelve home games in a row. Their worst home start in history. In an effort to end this streak, Sam Sianis and his goat went to Wrigley Field only to be denied entrance yet again. Amidst the chant of "Let the Goat in!"...
Watch Cubs/Dodgers NLCS at Billy Goat!
Watch the Cubs play the Dodgers in the NLCS at any of our locations: www.billygoattavern.com/locations/ The Cubs never sent us an invitation, so we’ll be there too. You may even meet Murphy the Billy Goat. You can try to get him to lift the Curse, but he’s very stubborn.
Congratulations Cubs on Winning the NLDS!
Congratulations Chicago Cubs on winning an exciting NLDS. We can't wait to see what happens in the next series! Remember, the Curse is real and the goat is good luck. He can help with your playoff push!
Thanks for coming to our Reverse the Curse Party!
Thank you to everyone who came to our Reverse The Curse party! We hope the spirits heard us and lift the hex. Murphy the Billy Goat now wears the original trokania. He's patiently waiting for an invitation from the Chicago Cubs.
71 Years Ago Today…
Today marks 71 years since Murphy the Billy Goat was denied access to the Cubs game. The Curse of the Billy Goat grows stronger with every year that goes by. Prior to the curse, the Cubs had 51 winning seasons, won the pennant 16 times and won 2 World Series. Since...
Reverse The Curse Ceremony – Thursday 10/6
In Greece the strongest goat of the herd wears a bell that is called a trokania. We have the original trokania that Billy had. This Thursday at Billy Goat on Michigan Ave from 5:30 - 8:30. we will have a ceremony to present the trokania to this new goat and a little...
HELP Us REVERSE the CURSE and Fight Cancer!
HELP Us REVERSE the CURSE and Fight Cancer! Join us at the Billy Goat Tavern and help us Reverse the Curse and fight cancer as we hold our annual Billy Goat Reverse The Curse Party featuring Murphy the Goat! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the...
Billy Goat on Fox’s The Exorcist
Can you think of a better shirt to wear when you have a demonic curse to beat? Check out Alfonso Herrera wearing a Billy Goat Tavern T-Shirt on Fox's The Exorcist!
It’s the First Day of Fall!
The days may be shorter, but the borgers are getting bigger! Be sure to subscribe to our Facebook page or Twitter page to stay up-to-date with the latest events at Billy Goat! The Cubs playoffs are starting soon, along with the Bulls and Blackhawks seasons. See you...
