10 Facts About Lin Brehmer

Lin Brehmer was an American disc jockey and radio personality at WXRT in Chicago.

For 30 years, Lin Brehmer hosted an annual remote broadcast for Cubs home opening day.

Lin Brehmer described himself on air as "your best friend in the whole world", and frequently told listeners "it's great to be alive".

In 2002, Brehmer began writing and broadcasting essays entitled Lin's Bin.

Each year, Brehmer wrote just under a hundred essays, and he stated that in total he had written approximately 1800 pages of Lin's Bin.

Lin Brehmer was married to Sara Farr, whom he met while at Colgate University.

Lin Brehmer announced on the air on July 12,2022, that he had prostate cancer and was taking a leave of absence from WXRT to undergo chemotherapy.

Lin Brehmer returned to the air for several weeks in November and December 2022.

Lin Brehmer died on January 22,2023, and his death was announced to WXRT listeners that morning by his long-time colleague Terri Hemmert.

Lin Brehmer's voice was unique and a perfect way to start the day.