Highbury Pub hosts Chicago Bears fans for wild-card game: '2nd largest fan base in Milwaukee'
MILWAUKEE -- The Highbury Pub near Lincoln Avenue and S. Howell Avenue hosted Chicago Bears fans on Sunday, Jan. 6, as the Chicago Bears faced the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL wild-card game.
Some said the only place they'd want to watch a Bears game is in Green Bay Packers territory.
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Win Allison
"I think it's brilliant, to be honest. The second largest fan base in Milwaukee has to be the Bears," said Jordan Aberman.
"We're not bad folk. Everyone has a good time. We're always willing to have some others come on down," said Win Allison.
The Highbury Pub, a popular spot to watch soccer matches, has become a Bears den.
"It started off with six to eight people. Over the years, I think now we're about 60 to 80 every week," said Allison.
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Jordan Aberman
The Bears had a 12-4 record headed into Sunday's matchup. It's been nearly a decade since they've made it this far.
"Before the season, I was hoping for 8-8, so for them to have won the division, be in the playoffs -- ultimately it's been a successful season anyway," said Aberman.
Some even made a friendly wager, so there was a lot on the line.
"Made a bet last week. An eyebrow bet. The loser has to shave an eyebrow," one fan said.
"I will be looking silly in pictures for a little while," said Allison.
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