Now it can be told:
Back in 1985 when the Bears’ radio rights switched from WBBM-AM 780 to WGN-AM 720, then WGN general manager Dan Fabian suggested — tongue in cheek — to Bears President Michael McCaskey that the team should give its first-round draft pick the number 720, in honor of the team’s new radio partner.
The Bears then drafted William “The Refrigerator” Perry and gave him jersey No. 72.
Sights seen: Chicago native and gold medal winner Shani Davis, watching the Bulls challenge LeBron James and the Cavs Friday night at the United Center. … Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, wearing a Yankees cap at the Bulls-Cavs game. … Former Bears tackle Keith Van Horne dining at Harry Caray’s in Lombard. … Andre Dawson at Carlucci’s Restaurant in Downers Grove. … Figure skating star Johnny Weir hanging out in our town and appearing on Chicago Tribune Live.
Local attraction: Former Bears linebacker Jim Morrissey is scheduled to speak March 27 at the annual Friendship Dinner for the Urban Youth Ministry at the Gaslight Manor, 2485 Church Road, in Aurora.
