Celebrity Cubs Fans

by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2007 8:34 AM CDT

Thought this might be interesting...ran across a picture of Will Farrell sporting a Haray Caray shirt.....

http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20052850_2,00.html

We all know that Bill Murray is perhaps the most visible and notable celebrity Cubs fan.....what other celebs are notably tied to the Cubs? Please post any pictures, articles or quotes along with names!

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White Sox sidenote

This is a pretty sorry listing of White Sox Celeb fans:

http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/Fun&Games/FamousSoxFans.htm

Surely we can do better.

by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2007 8:30 AM CDT reply actions

Jim Belushi

Not only a Cubs fan in real life, but in a lot of the movies he is in he is either wearing a cubs shirt, hat, or part of the plot has to do with the cubs (Takin Care of Business...the movie Mark Grace also cameos in).

by AndHart120 on Aug 23, 2007 8:34 AM CDT reply actions

I'm embarrased

that Jim Belushi is associated with the Cubs. That guy is a babbling buffoon and does not represent the Cubs or Chicago well. You guys have forgotten someone who the Cubs have always welcomed to Wrigley and all Cub events and is probably the classiest Cubs fan, Tom Dreesen. Every time he's in the booth you can't help but think what a nice guy he is.

by mmaxon on Aug 23, 2007 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Belushi

Sounds like the people who throw garbage on the field.

by Arbusto on Aug 23, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Tom Dreesen

Tom Dreesen is a class act. I was living in L.A. at the time when I was playing in a softball league and my brother and I wore our Cubs jerseys. Tom happened to be at the park and he came up to me and my brother and introduced himself to us and we had a nice conversation about the Cubs and Chicago. A very down to earth guy with no big Hollywood ego.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 23, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Only one problem

I'm admittedly not a big TV or movie guy, but I have no idea who Tom Dreesen is.

by TC Cubby on Aug 24, 2007 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Tom Dreesen

is a comedian and was for years Frank Sinatra's opening act. He's still a comedian and now mostly spends his time playing in celebrity golf tournaments and motivational speaking engagements.

http://www.tomdreesen.com/

by mmaxon on Aug 24, 2007 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh c'mon

why so hostile? Up until a few years ago, the guy still had a house in Bucktown.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 23, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

If you are 'embarrassed' w/Belushi

What about this?

Murray and a Golf Cart in Sweden

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 23, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

But at least

Bill Murray is funny. Belushi tries to play up the persona way too much. IMO Murray was probably just strolling down the street not making a big fuss when he got pulled over. Yes he was drunk, but he most like wasn't hanging out of the golf cart throwing eggs at people.

by mmaxon on Aug 24, 2007 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

What about

Steve Perry?

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 23, 2007 8:37 AM CDT reply actions

I know that Journey

did the stretch at Wrigley a few years back (with then lead singer Steve Augeri) but as far as Steve Perry goes, i think his appearance in the 05 World Series answers that one.

by AndHart120 on Aug 23, 2007 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions

After looking at that pathetic Sox list...

I think Jordan is a fan of both teams myself. Of course, when he attempted to play baseball he played for the Sox but at the same time you have Reinsdorf, the owner of the Bulls, also owning the Sox. Probably makes it WAY easier to work with, and also a great suck up!

Either way, i cant think about Jordan being a Sox fan. Liked him way too much (just like everyone else did) to think of him that way.

by AndHart120 on Aug 23, 2007 8:38 AM CDT reply actions

Jeff Garlin

is a big Cub fan. Billy Corgan is a Cub fan, but claims to root for the Sox, as well. Of course Eddie Vedder (who even wrote a Cubs Song, which someone posted in a diary here not long ago) is a huge Cub fan. Gary Sinise, i think...those are the few that I know...

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 23, 2007 8:40 AM CDT reply actions

vince vaughn

grew up in lake forest, cubs fan.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 23, 2007 8:46 AM CDT reply actions

and

john cusack, from evanston

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 23, 2007 8:46 AM CDT reply actions

Ehhhhh....

[I'm not so sure....http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051012&content_id=1247768&vkey=news_cws&fext=. jsp&c_id=cws}.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 23, 2007 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

Sounds pretty Bisoxual to me... and Reinsdorf is a dick for not wanting to give him the tickets if you ask me, we had to deal with Bernie Mac!

by AndHart120 on Aug 23, 2007 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions

re: Yeah

Yep, Cusack is an avowed bisoxual. He's also prone to taking the leads in really lame romantic comedies, and that recent horror flick of his was no winner either. But I digress...

Stevie Eyre!

by daver on Aug 23, 2007 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

lmao

my bad...those bisoxuals are tricky, i tell you

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 23, 2007 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Bisoxual

LOL

by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2007 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Bisoxual

classic...classic....

D-LEE!

by airweino on Aug 23, 2007 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Im surprised

you guys havent used that phrase before, we use it all the time for those who say "Im a chicago fan"...no, you are biSOXual!

by AndHart120 on Aug 23, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions

And, as in real life,

that's fine for girls but not so much for guys - being bisoxual, I mean.

by NO100 on Aug 23, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions

re: and

And you can't mention Cusack without throwing in his buddy Jeremy Piven. I believe he's a Cubs fan.

Stevie Eyre!

by daver on Aug 23, 2007 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions

And you can't mention Piven

without mentioning the fact that he's a tool.

by NO100 on Aug 23, 2007 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Yup, he's a smarmy bastid.

Stevie Eyre!

by daver on Aug 23, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

William Peterson

n/t

by bjcub on Aug 23, 2007 9:11 AM CDT reply actions

I know of several...

William Peterson (CSI)

Gary Sinise

George Went (Norm on "Cheers")

Joe Mantegna

(All were featured in "This Old Cub")

Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Aug 23, 2007 9:14 AM CDT reply actions

Riverhawks

Hey Drew - I was in Rockford last October and did the "left field lounge" thing. Nice new park but the baseball (ahem) leaves a bit to be desired.

Is the city warming up to them? Is there still a minor league team playing across town (used to be the Expos I think?)?

I grew up in Belvidere...haven't lived up there in a long, long time....but remember going to watch baseball in the hood.

by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2007 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I think the city likes having

the Riverhawks around. Rockford has very deep roots in the history of baseball. Right now the Riverhawks are the only minor league team in town. The Rockford Expos became the Rockford Royals in 1993, then they became the Rockford Cubbies in 1995, then they became the Rockford Reds in 1999. Unfortunately, the franchise was moved to Dayton in 2000.

I enjoy the new stadium too, but I enjoyed the old Marinelli Stadium more because it was downtown and closer to my house. Incidently, I complianed to Riverhawks owner Dave Ciarrachi (who is a close friend of Al's) about the location, but he told me people in the new area have more disposal income, hense the need to build a new standium instead of renovate Marinelli. This makes sense, but that old hood part of town is slowly undergoing a transformation for the positive. The city counsel considers it a "gateway" so more tax dollars are directed that direction.

So there you have it...more information about Rockford than I'm sure you wanted to know. :)

Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Aug 23, 2007 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Joe Mantegna

If memory serves, was he not in the original "Bleacher Bums"?

I actually went to school with another original cast member, long ago. (No, I'm not saying which one!)

by MN exile on Aug 23, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Joe

was in the original Bleacher Bums. I saw it on public TV many years ago. Do you know if that is available on tape or DVD? I would love to have a copy of that. I've seen live performances of it but none come close to the original.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 23, 2007 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

skip the movie

they didn't license it with the Cubs so no Cubs no Wrigley.

by Chad @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 23, 2007 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Brian Urlacher

is a big Cubs fan.

Go Bears!

There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Aug 23, 2007 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

tommy zbikowski

Notre Dame's safety, not really a celebrity, but avid cub fan. also brady quinn is a big cub fan

Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Aug 23, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Brian Urlacher

also is contemplating becoming a two sport athlete and becoming the Cubs starting right fielder just for this postseason as he sees we need the assistance there. In fact the other day "baby jesus" visited Kerry Wood in his home and touched his shoulder and said there would be no more injuries to this hampered shoulder, then in a flash he was off to help feed children in Africa because he had to make it back that night for the preseason game against the Colts and let Peyton Manning know that he was not mad at him, he was p*ssed! LMAO.

by Les Lancaster on Aug 23, 2007 10:53 AM CDT reply actions

Jake Christensen, (Lockport, IL)

Iowa's quarterback is a huge Cubs fan. He wears a blue "Believe" band all the time.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 23, 2007 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

Don't make me break out the Iowa jokes.....

Knowing that the Iowa QB is a Cubs fan will only make me hope the Illini knock his head off in a kinder gentler manner.

And no "Illini" digs. I know their defense is atrocious and if they even SEE the other teams QB this year it'll be as he's running through their secondary.

I am what I am. A Cubs fan (yea!!) and an Illini =(

by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2007 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey,

The Illini need fans too. :-)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 23, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Joke

Why is most of hte population of IA on its east side?

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Because Illinois sucks.

by Arbusto on Aug 23, 2007 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll be down there

September 8th because my alumn, WIU is playing U of I in football this year. I know that my first two year down in Macomb we would have beaten you, but now I'm not so sure.

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 23, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Bielema

On another Hawkeye note, I heard Bret Bielema do the Stretch a couple weeks back and he sounded like he knew a thing or two about the lil' bears. Good Hawkeye lad that he is refuses to get rid of the tattoo insignia of the Big Ten's best.

And to the illini fan who below keep drinking the juice, I mean, kool-aid. You're always our homecoming game . . . In heaven there is no beer!

by jmw676 on Aug 23, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions