When Billy Goat Tried to Buy the White Sox… Feb 26, 2013 | Michigan Avenue, Uncategorized | 0 comments In 1980, Billy Goat Sianis unsuccessfully tried to purchase the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Here’s the letter he received in return! Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ