…but I would be remiss not to mention that today also marks the 11th anniversary of the passing of one of the most loyal Cubs fans and finest columnists in the history of this great city of Chicago. If ever there was a “voice of Chicago,” that voice belonged to Mike Royko. He was the working-class writer who would probably rather belly up next to you at the Billy Goat Tavern than win a Pulitzer (though he did both). He also gave rise to one of my favorite Cubs quotes of all time:

Of course, if Dawson gets hot, and Sutcliffe comes through, and….Pa, see what you did to me?

- Mike Royko

Rest in peace, Mike.