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It all began in 1945. While curses have crumbled, one is still standing proud.

William Sianis, a Greek immigrant and owner of a nearby tavern, came to Wrigley Field with two box seat tickets for the fourth game of the 1945 World Series between the Cubs and the Tigers. One ticket was for him and the other for his pet goat, Murphy. A squad of ushers at the stadium failed to keep Sianis and his pet billy goat out of the ball park. Once inside the stadium, Billy Goat Sianis took the goat onto the playing field, causing an uproar from the crowd before ushers intervened to end the stunt. More

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4th Annual 'Break the Curse' Pre-Party and Cubs Game

Prize for Best `Break the Curse` Costume!

Saturday, July 26th

Chicago Cubs vs. Florida Marlins

Where:	Pre-Party at Johnny O'Hagan's, game at Wrigley Field
Time:	10am - noon Pre-Party, 12:15pm First Pitch!
Cost:	$75 (includes pre-party and ticket to game!) $20 (pre-party only)
Details:	Pre-game mayhem kicks off at Johnny O'Hagan's (3460 N Clark Street), where you'll enjoy $4 Goat Bloody Marys, free breakfast, contests and more. Next, we'll head over to Wrigley Field to the see Cubs take on the Marlins at 12:15pm! Partial proceeds to benefit the Junior Board of Catholic Charities. (Game) tickets are very limited (limit four), buy yours today!

To purchase tickets, email us at info@lastcursestanding.com

FUTURE EVENTS

Saturday, September 27th:
'Break the Curse' Pub Crawl!
First stop: Murphy's!
Details coming soon!

Need help planning YOUR next event?
Talk to a Last Curse Standing event planner, we know Wrigleyville inside and out! Email us at events@ lastcursestanding.com (it’s free!)