Born in Chicago, RedEye's resident sports grump has lived here all his life, because as much as it pains him to suffer through the local sports seasons, he knows it would hurt him even more to do it in a place that doesn't serve a decent Italian beef sandwich.

Like any superhero, his true identity remains a closely guarded secret, although you should know this: He's done a number of jobs around the city, including a stint at the Merc. He saw Walter Payton break Jim Brown's rushing record, he spent many afternoons at old Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field, and he misses the organ at the Chicago Stadium.

Since then, he's made several Chicago radio appearances in between venting his spleen each Friday in RedEye's sports pages.

And yes, ladies, he's single.

Why didn't he remove the bag after the Sox won the 2005 World Series? Oh, he did, but he had another one on underneath. This is how deeply scarred one Chicago sports fan's soul can be.

Talk to Bag Boy at redeyesports@tribune.com.

Recent Columns:

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August 29, 2008
All opposed to Jerry Angelo, say 'Aye-yi-yi!'
Vacation's over, kiddies.

August 21, 2008
BAG BOY OLYMPICS


August 15, 2008
What's the big fuss about?
You know, I really don't watch the Olympics.

August 8, 2008
Bears take a pass on one great passer
It looks like we didn't get Brett Favre.

August 1, 2008
Griff, it's time you met Mr. Gruff
So, I guess this isn't going to be easy.

July 18, 2008
KJ might be running the show
Something is better than nothing; that's simple math.

June 27, 2008
We've planted Rose, now let's lose the weeds
Finally, we can get on with our lives.

June 20, 2008
Rays of fright
Here's something I never thought I would ever say or think--not in this lifetime.

June 13, 2008
There's a 1st time for everything
No experience necessary.

June 10, 2008
Good news, bad news for the Bears
First, the good news.