We’d like to thank Dan for sharing the following story. Several years ago, my friend and his dad took us to a Cubs game. Being rambunctious impatient teenagers at the time, we spent the majority of the game walking around the stadium. We stumbled upon Bill Murray surrounded by a large group; we waited for […]
Tag: Chicago
Here are some Bill Murray stories that take place in Chicago.
Bill Murray and the Autographed Baseball
The following story comes to us from Frank. I’m a collector of sports autographs, baseball in particular, and a number of years ago I began sending baseballs in the mail to some of my favorite celebrities and world figures. I’m also a big Bill Murray fan and it’s common knowledge he’s a Chicago Cubs fan. […]
Chicago’s Own, Fitted for Suits at a Haberdashery
We’d like to thank George for sharing the following story. This is from a co-worker I knew from 20 years ago. He was a younger man in Chicago, working for a haberdashery (custom-made suits, etc.), and, one quiet day, in walks none-other-than The Second City’s favorite son, Bill Murray – unannounced, no entourage, no pretense, […]
Cocktails at O’Hare
We’d like to thank Ruth for sharing the following story. In 1977, I was a cocktail waitress at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The Seven Continents Lounge was located in the International Terminal and was a popular watering hole and respite for weary travelers. People might have spent hours there, waiting for their flights while seeking comfort […]
Meeting Bill at the Cubs Game
We would like to thank Tim for contributing his Bill Murray Story. Thank you! Step back 20 years, I’m 12 years old. My dad and grandpa bring me to the Cubs game the day before Easter. We have season tickets, 4th row behind the Cubs dugout. Early in the game, we notice Bill sitting in […]