OC Sanders
Linda Zabors
OC Sanders was the owner of Sanders Lounge, an Englewood establishment he opened in 1970 and ran for 51 years.
He was known for hosting events, booze cruises, softball leagues, … and his favorite saying…
Whisky sitting still, don’t may no bills
OC moved to Chicago in 1965 from Utica, Mississippi
Alum:
Utica Junior College (Mississippi)
Crane Business College (Chicago)
Christ Universal Temple
Honorary OC Sanders Way
700 West 59th Street to 5901 South Halsted Street
Approved: November 2022
Ward: 16
Alderman: Coleman
Neighborhood: Englewood
b. July 29, 1942 in Utica, Mississippi
d. November 9, 2021
Sanders Lounge / OC Sanders Back Bar
700 W. 59th Street
Source
20222633