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BILL MURRAY

He's the ultimate Celebrity Cub fan.

Born into a Cubs family, Bill Murray has never stopped following his favorite team. He's been there during the good times (?) and bad, showing up to watch them at home and on the road.

In 2007, he was there for every gruesome moment as the Cubs took a long time clinching their playoff spot. The Tribune interviewed him about his Cubs love at that time. He was asked about the ridiculous theory that the Cubs would cease being special if they ever actually won the World Series.

"I don't accept that (theory), because the Cubs have already won five World Series, and they are the Cubs. Would the Cubs be the Cubs if they lost the World Series? That's sick thinking. You've got to watch out for people like that. I should be watching you. Maybe you want to talk to me later about what's going on in your life."

In 2008, he was asked if the Cubs were cursed. He said...

"That curse is over. Sam Sianis broke that curse awhile ago. They keep breaking that curse. It should be done, over with. I’ve stopped blaming myself for a Cubs loss. That’s a start. [laughs] I’m am not taking responsibility for those losses.”

But then after they choked again, he had a hilarious cameo on Saturday Night Live. In this clip, he asks the political candidates if the Cubs will ever win it all...

But Bill Murray's finest Cubs hour probably came during the beginning of the 1987 season. After Harry Caray had a stroke, lots of celebrities filled in for him alongside Steve Stone in the TV booth.

None of them had an appearance remotely as memorable as Murray. Watch a portion of that video here. (It takes a little while to load, but it's worth it.)

Chicago will always love Bill Murray. And Bill Murray will always love the Chicago Cubs.

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