Chicago icons Bill Murray, Billy Williams get World Series spotlight

Posted October 28, 2016 10:48 am

Daily Herald Report sports@dailyherald.com

Several Chicago icons will take centerstage at Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night.

Here's the star-studded lineup for Game 3.

First pitch: Baseball Hall of Famer and former Cubs star Billy Williams will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

National anthem: Chicago native Patrick Stump, a member of Fall Out Boy, will sing the U.S. National Anthem.

Color guard: U.S. Marines - 3rd Civil Affairs Group.

7th inning stretch: Comedy legend Bill Murray will sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."

"God Bless America": Wayne Messmer will sing during pregame ceremonies.

Game ball delivery: Anthony Velazquez, 17, from the Union League Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, will deliver the official game ball to the mound with former Cubs all-star first baseman Derrek Lee.

TV: Live coverage of the game beings at 6 p.m. CT on FOX.

Source: Major League Baseball

Cubs legend Billy Williams will toss the ceremonial first pitch for Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Friday night. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

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