The Name is Murphy

Just across the street from Wrigley Field is the legendary sports bar Murphy's Bleachers. While its name derives from its owner, most other uses of the name Murphy have a negative connection to Cubs history. Murphy was the name of the goat that then-owner Phil Wrigley turned away from 1945 World Series, the last one the Cubs played in (and, of course, lost). Jack Murphy Stadium was where the Cubs completed their collapse in 1984 NLCS. And the current Murphy is the Mets 2nd baseman and batting star of the first two games of this year's series -- both won by New York. So, today, here's a look at the corner bar bearing that oft-infamous name.

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