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A Farewell to Sam Sianis, Chicago Legend

The National Herald 30 May 2026

I was also nervous because I was going to meet the legendary Sam Sianis. Sam passed away aged 91 last week ... to become a city legend, but Sam managed to that.

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NY Times Shines Spotlight on Legendary Greek-American Restauranteur Sam Sianis (Vid)

The National Herald 22 May 2026

NEW YORK – It was inevitable that when Sam Sianis – along with his uncle William Sianis a legendary owner of Chicago’s Billy Goat ...

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Sam Sianis, Legendary Owner of Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern, is Mourned

The National Herald 20 May 2026

CHICAGO – Sam Sianis, perhaps the most famous Greek ...

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Sam Sianis, ‘Cheezborger’-Flipping Owner of Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern, Dies at 91

New York Times 20 May 2026

His dive bar became famous thanks to Mike Royko’s columns, a baseball curse and a “Saturday Night Live” skit ... .

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Column: Sam Sianis and the Curse of the Billy Goat remind Chicago fans why we ...

The Pantagraph 18 May 2026

Before the City Series opener, the city learned of the passing of legendary saloonkeeper Sam Sianis, who might have had more influence on the Cubs organization than any fan in history ... .

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Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91

Union Leader 18 May 2026

There was a time, not so very long ago, when the most famous tavernkeeper in the history of Chicago could be found alone in the quiet, empty hours between last call and sunrise, placing chairs upside down on tables and ....

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Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis parades a goat in front of Wrigley Field before ...

The Pantagraph 18 May 2026

Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis parades a goat in front of Wrigley Field before the Oct. 14, 2003, National League Championship Series game against the Florida Marlins. Sianis, his sons and the goat were refused entry. (John Lee/Chicago Tribune) ... .

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Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91

Chicago Tribune 16 May 2026

Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant who ...

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

Chicago Tribune 16 May 2026

Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant ...

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Sam Sianis, Legendary Billy Goat Tavern Owner, Dies at 91

Greek City Times 16 May 2026

Sam Sianis, Greek-born owner of Chicago’s iconic Billy Goat Tavern and cultural figure in sports lore, has died at 91 ....

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Chicago Legend and Billy Goat Tavern Owner Sam Sianis Dies

Greek Reporter 16 May 2026

Greek diaspora legend Sam Sianis, one of Chicago’s most famous tavern owners of all-time, has died at the age of 91 ... Sam Sianis’ fascinating American success story and William Sianis’ famous “curse”.

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Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern, Cheezborger is a legend in Chicago

Mississippi Business Journal 18 Apr 2026

CHICAGO – Sam Sianis inherited a family legacy of legendary billy goats, but he immortalized the mythological Chicago incantation ... Sianis, who will celebrate his 93rd birthday this December, is not only a Chicago food icon, he’s also a curse breaker ... .

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

The Brunswick News 13 Apr 2026

Sam Sianis inherited a family legacy of legendary ...