Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous salonkeeper, dies at 91
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous salonkeeper, dies at 91
Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant who became one of the most successful saloonkeepers and a popular figure in the sports and media worlds, died in Chicago early Friday morning. He was 91.