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First Annual Orland Park Jack Brickhouse Benefit with Celebrity Bartenders

94 West Steak and Seafood hosts benefit honoring Jack Brickhouse, May 31. Celebrity Bartenders/auction of sports items. Proceeds to The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Call 708-364-9494.

Who: To honor the memory of a revered and beloved legendary Chicago icon—Jack Brickhouse, Hall of Fame Broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs (40 years), Chicago White Sox (27 years), Chicago Bears (24 years), and Chicago Bulls (6 years).

What:  Sumptuous, mouth watering buffet; Unlimited beer, wine, well drinks, and soft drinks; Recession priced: Adults–$50 (plus gratuity) and kids (under 12)–$20 (these are prices for tickets purchased in advance; prices at the door are $60/$30); Live auction of priceless sports memorabilia and other items; and   Confirmed Celebrity Bartenders:

Bob Avellini, Chicago Bears quarterback from 1975-1984

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Nancy Faust, former long time (41 years) Chicago White Sox organist

Dan Hampton, defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears from 1979-1990;             on the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team; inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002

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Elliott Harris, host of Sports and Torts, a weekly online talk show; sportswriter for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1979-2011; penned his “Quick Hits” column from 1998-2011

John Lattner, 1953 Heisman Trophy winner; 1954 Notre Dame graduate; drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and as a rookie played in the 1954 All Pro Game

Bob Love, Chicago Bulls superstar and second all-time leading scorer in Bulls history

Billy Pierce, Chicago White Sox pitcher who won 20 games in two consecutive years (1956 and 1957)

Eric Soderholm, 1977 third baseman for the Chicago White Sox (South Side Hitmen) and was named the 1977 Comeback Player of the Year by The Sporting News

Steve Trout, Chicago White Sox pitcher from 1978-1982 and Chicago Cubs pitcher from 1983-1987

Purchase a reserved table of 10 for $500 and one of these celebrities will join you. Otherwise, there is open seating.

When: Thursday, May 31, 6:30-10 p.m.

Where: 94 West Steak and Seafood, 15410 94th Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois

Why: Bryan Sord, proprietor of 94 West, wanted to pay tribute to the legacy of Jack Brickhouse. He is hosting this May 31st event and donating the proceeds to The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, headquartered in Orland Park. The Foundation serves every child and teen fighting cancer in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and ten other states in the country. Their goal is to be present at every pediatric oncology facility in the nation.

Please note: This benefit's Honorary Chairman is Orland Park's esteemed Mayor, Dan McLaughlin.

Contact: Call the restaurant at 708-364-9494 and ask for Sharon or Stephanie for any further details on the May 31st benefit at 94 West in Orland Park.

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