First Hundred Miles

Photos: Bill Murray on hand for Joliet Slammers hot dog drop

World record attempt along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

By Laurie Fanelli
Joliet Slammers co-owner Bill Murray enjoys the Joliet Slammers game, which featured the Wiener Drop World Record Attempt, on July 22, 2025.

Joliet Slammers co-owner Bill Murray enjoys the Joliet Slammers game, which featured the Wiener Drop World Record Attempt, on July 22, 2025. (Laurie Fanelli)

The Joliet Slammers and Pabst Light put on a show by dropping 2,600 packaged hot dogs in one hour from a helicopter during a Slammers home game on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The hot dogs were dropped for the fans to enjoy. Actor Bill Murray, who has part ownership of the team, was there for the game.

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Slammers co-owner Bill Murray joins Slammers staff members to help distribute hot dogs to fans following the Wiener Drop World Record Attempt, sponsored by Pabst Light, at Slammers Statidum on July 22, 2025.

Slammers co-owner Bill Murray joins Slammers staff members to help distribute hot dogs to fans following the Wiener Drop World Record attempt, sponsored by Pabst Light, at Slammers Stadium on July 22, 2025. (Laurie Fanelli)