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

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