The Original Goat

Jan 19, 2015 | 80th Anniversary

This is a rare picture of the ORIGINAL Goat. In the summer of 1934 it fell off a truck on Madison Street. It wandered hurt into the Lincoln Tavern and met William Sianis, the tavern’s new proprietor. William nursed it to health and promptly adopted it naming him “Billy”. When William got the nickname “Billy Goat” he grew out a goatee and changed the name of the Tavern to “Billy Goat’s Inn.” Hence began the era of the Billy Goat Tavern.

 

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WIN Our 80th Anniversary Giveaway!

Dec 29, 2014 | 80th Anniversary, Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Events, Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Sam Sianis, Souvenirs, United Center, Yorktown Center

Our 80th Anniversary season is coming to a close, and we’re giving away some amazing prizes. Test your knowledge of the rich history of Chicago’s favorite tavern.

Prizes include the following!

FOUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS:

  • 2 CUBS Tickets
  • 2 SOX Tickets
  • 2 Blackhawks Tickets
  • 2 Bulls Tickets

TOP 10 SCORES will receive a PRIZE PACK that includes:

  • 1 – 80th Anniversary T-shirt
  • 1 – Billy Goat Hat
  • 1 – Billy Goat Book – A Chicago Tavern
  • 1 – 2015 Billy Goat Calendar

ENTER HERE: https://apps.agorapulse.com/go/39283/36735

Thank you to StubStop Chicago for their contribution. www.stubstop.com

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OFFICIAL RULES:

  • Contest Ends 1/9/2015 at 11:59 PM CST.
  • Winners will be notified via the email addressed they used to enter the contest. Winners will have 7 days to respond and claim their prize.
  • This promotion is not open to employees of Billy Goat Tavern or their families.

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