Happy Groundhog Day from your friends at Billy Goat!
Six more weeks of winter? That’s just a silly curse. According to Greek legend, if the Goat sees his shadow on February 2nd, it means the Cubs will win back-to-back World Series!
1984 – EIGHT OUTS AWAY
The Tribune Company, new owners of the Cubs, finally invited the goat to opening day at Wrigley Field in an attempt to lift the curse, Sam Sianis and his goat finally walked the grass of Wrigley Field. Sam raised his hat and said, “The curse is lifted.” The Cubs won and won and won their way to their first post season game and division title in almost forty years. Sam and the goat again walked the field during Game 1 of the playoffs resulting in 2 consecutive home wins, but when they were left behind in Chicago while the cubs got swept in San Diego. With 8 eights left to get to the World Series, a routine ground ball went through the legs of first baseman, Leon Durham, sealing the fate of the cursed cubs and ending their World Series hopes.
Happy Birthday Sam!
It’s Sams’ birthday today! Stop by and wish the old goat happy birthday!
The Second Oldest Goat in Town.
The date is December 12th. The year is a little fuzzy.
Lunch at Billy Goat Tavern
Feeling unfulfilled at work? Head to Billy Goat for a cheezborger, cheeps and Coke. We’ve been serving Chicago lunch since 1934. Can you think of a better place to curse your boss?
Check out all of our locations and their menu: https://billygoattavern.com/locations/
Congratulations MVP Kris Bryant!
Congratulations Kris Bryant on winning the MVP Award!!
This is even more proof that the goat is good luck! In 2015, Kris embraced the goat in the minors resulting in his rookie of the year award.
In 2016 he again embraced the goat and won the MVP Award!
Oh and by the way…which player made the final out to finally end the curse? Kris Bryant!
