A new watering spot is opening just north of the new hotel. And, I wonder what employee #44 of the enterprise across the street things. Tony Ballgame takes good care of his image, so is he concerned at all by the spot now known as "Rizzo's?"
The webpage (http://ribchicago.com) is just a shell right now, so let's head to the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/rbichicago/)
Rizzo's "Since 1946?" Huh?
Ah, here's the backstory...
QuoteThe Rizzo Family has a long history in the Chicago dating back to 1946 at a time when Wrigleyville was unrecognizable from the Wrigley that we all know and love today.
Our Family business began with Vincent Angelo Rizzo, the son of Vincent Rizzo; an Italian immigrant from Sicily. Cubs Park Service Station (CPSS) started as a Mobile Oil Gas Station with an adjoining Auto Repair Shop & Car Wash. As the community around Lakeview developed, so did our business. CPSS began parking for Cubs & Bears games for fans & players alike. Legends like Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Glen Beckert, Dallas Green, Fergie Jenkins, Joe Amalfitano, Bob Will, Jim Fry & Lou Canela were not just regulars, they were friends. This turned the neighborhood parking lot into a hangout for the Rizzo's and their constituency. Cousins, uncles and friends all worked at the lot throughout the course of 4 generations.
Our family has worked from the ground up to open Rizzo's Bar & Inn. The restaurant pays homage to the history of Wrigleyville through the eyes of the family. We invite you to follow our journey through featured photographic memoirs, classic ballpark fare and Rizzo family recipes, as well as an old fashioned standard of service that will stand apart as a neighborhood institution.
Jim Fry? Reminds me of Jim Frey. But who the hell is Lou Canela?
This guy?
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i29Dv2XthFI/hqdefault.jpg)
At any rate, I know it's the family name, blah blah blah, but it's clear to me that they are trying to capitalize on Anthony Rizzo's fame. Even though the family is the "Rizzo family," would Anthony Rizzo have a claim against them for not spelling out that the restaurant is not affiliated with him in any way? I recall Lakers Kareem Abdul Jabbar sued fellow UCLA alum and Dolphin Karim Abdul-Jabbar for wearing #33 and having the same name. (http://articles.latimes.com/1997/nov/07/sports/sp-51311) Not sure about the outcome of the case. Thoughts?
https://deadspin.com/150281/whatever-happened-to-
Quoteareem sued Karim for "sponging" off his name — the young Karim had been given the name after converting to Islam in 1995 — and was successful, forcing Karim to use "Abdul" on the back of his jersey. Eventually he changed his name to Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar; meanwhile, the elder Kareem still has his prescription for medicinal marijuana, which is a terrible fat-burning regimen.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on October 02, 2017, 02:33:52 AM
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Intrepid reader: Gil GundersonI wish I could call my office.
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Tell them this: Dodgers Suck. Then giggle and hang up the phone.
Quote from: Yeti on October 02, 2017, 12:17:15 AM
https://deadspin.com/150281/whatever-happened-to-
Quoteareem sued Karim for "sponging" off his name — the young Karim had been given the name after converting to Islam in 1995 — and was successful, forcing Karim to use "Abdul" on the back of his jersey. Eventually he changed his name to Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar; meanwhile, the elder Kareem still has his prescription for medicinal marijuana, which is a terrible fat-burning regimen.
I can't find the link but back in the 80s, I swear that there was a lawsuit brought on by the estate of Ray Dolby, the surround sound dude, against Thomas Dolby, that
She Blinded Me With Science dude. I know this because when I was a pre-teen I thought hey were the same person.
Quote from: Brownie on October 02, 2017, 12:57:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 02, 2017, 12:17:15 AM
https://deadspin.com/150281/whatever-happened-to-
Quoteareem sued Karim for "sponging" off his name — the young Karim had been given the name after converting to Islam in 1995 — and was successful, forcing Karim to use "Abdul" on the back of his jersey. Eventually he changed his name to Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar; meanwhile, the elder Kareem still has his prescription for medicinal marijuana, which is a terrible fat-burning regimen.
Rizzo's is toast.
I don't know about that. It depends on Illinois precedents. If Rizzo is legitimately the family name I don't think that another Rizzo, even a famous one, could stop them from using their own name in many jurisdictions. But in Chicago? I won't even hazard a guess.
Quote from: CBStew on October 02, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 02, 2017, 12:57:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 02, 2017, 12:17:15 AM
https://deadspin.com/150281/whatever-happened-to-
Quoteareem sued Karim for "sponging" off his name — the young Karim had been given the name after converting to Islam in 1995 — and was successful, forcing Karim to use "Abdul" on the back of his jersey. Eventually he changed his name to Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar; meanwhile, the elder Kareem still has his prescription for medicinal marijuana, which is a terrible fat-burning regimen.
Rizzo's is toast.
I don't know about that. It depends on Illinois precedents. If Rizzo is legitimately the family name I don't think that another Rizzo, even a famous one, could stop them from using their own name in many jurisdictions. But in Chicago? I won't even hazard a guess.
More importantly, does Anthony Rizzo even care?