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Beth Murphy was more than the owner of Murphy’s Bleachers, a tavern with rooftop seating across from Wrigley Field, she was an icon in the neighborhood around the ballpark.
She was chosen as a spokeswoman among rooftop owners in their battle with the Cubs over signage that might block their view, but also advocated for business owners and residents alike when it came to renovating the ballpark, introducing concerts and expanding the number of night games at the Friendly Confines.