Braves unveil Caray Broadcast Booth Aug 14, 2008
While speaking to Wednesday's crowd, which was full of Cubs fans who adored Skip's father, Harry Caray, Braves broadcaster Chip Caray expressed thanks for support that has been shown by fans and friends since his father's passing. "Thank you," Caray said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Gov. Perdue, Braves broadcast partners honor Caray Aug 13, 2008
Chip Caray and another son, Josh, are continuing the family's line of baseball broadcasters which began with Skip's famous father, Harry Caray. "As much as he enjoyed saying 'Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!' he loved nothing more than saying 'Listen to this crowd,"' Chip Caray said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Caray Brought His Own Style to the Game Aug 13, 2008
Caray was different from his father, Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray. Skip didn t scream out Holy Cow, like his father did. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Current, former Braves take part in Caray service Aug 12, 2008
" during the 1995 World Series. Friends, colleagues and Braves players remembered the broadcaster at a two-hour memorial service at an Atlanta church. Caray, who came from a dynasty of baseball commentators - including his father, Hall of Famer Harry Caray - died Aug. 3 at his home. He is survived by his wife and four children. At the opening of the service, which included a Catholic mass, a priest offered Caray's own take on his eulogy. "Caray is coming home. can he make it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rays' Maddon has put together a winner Aug 10, 2008
(And through his now-trademark, black-rimmed glasses that are less Harry Caray than Elvis Costello, he eagerly notes. The man who never travels without a book does not always go by baseball's. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Diamond Gems: Trades earn special spot in baseball history Aug 9, 2008
Skip Caray, long time broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves and son of the legendary Harry Caray passed away Sunday at 68 years of age. Caray began broadcasting in 1963 with the Tulsa Oilers and for the Braves in 1976. (Madison County Record, AL)
(More)Phils ship Happ back to Triple A Aug 9, 2008
As Harry Caray would say, Jim Edmonds bit the hand that once fed him, belting two solo home runs against his former teammates from St. Louis in Friday s opening game series between N.L. Central rival Cubs and Cardinals. Edmonds second shot tied the game in the bottom of the seventh, and three innings later, the Cubs scored another run in the 11th for a 3-2 win. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Chicago remembers 'Opening Night' Aug 8, 2008
As the lights slowly glowed, musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra," which you may know better as the music from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey." The broadcasters wore tuxedos, with the exception of Harry Caray. He was a purist. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Live from New York, it's ... Beijing? Aug 6, 2008
And like his legendary late father Harry Caray, longtime announcer for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals where Harry's game calls included saying "Goodnight, Skippy" at his son's bedtime Skip's broadcasts included references to alcohol. Such as saying "we've reached the bottom of yet another fifth" during fifth innings and, less subtlely, "the bases are loaded and I wish I was too.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Caray's family opens service Aug 6, 2008
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Skip Caray, Voice Of The Braves For 30+ Years, Passes Away Aug 5, 2008
He later joined his father, legendary broadcaster Harry Caray, as a color commentator for Missouri football. He joined the NBA's St. Louis Hawks broadcasting team in 1967, moving to Atlanta with the team the following year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wife: Caray died feeding birds Aug 5, 2008
" The son of the legendary baseball broadcaster Harry Caray "made his own name here," Paula Caray said. He came to Atlanta to broadcast Hawks games in 1968 and called Braves games on TV and/or radio for 33 years. "When he got here, nobody knew who he was," Paula Caray said. "And he was very proud of the fact he made it on his own here. " Vote for this story! Related Subjects ajc.com Web Archives Kudzu.com MOST POPULAR STORIES Most popular stories Search AJC Archives 1985 to present 1868 - 1939... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beloved Braves announcer Skip Caray dies Aug 5, 2008
Caray, son of the legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray, called Braves games for 33 years. Caray's baseball broadcasting career began in 1963 with the Tulsa Oilers. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Longtime Braves broadcaster passes away Aug 4, 2008
Caray came to broadcasting naturally as the son of Harry Caray, the former Chicago Cubs Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer. Skip began his broadcasting career at KMOX-Radio in St. Louis, Mo. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray dies at 68 Aug 4, 2008
The Atlanta Braves say longtime broadcaster Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, has died in his sleep. He was 68 years old. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bronx spotlight doesn't get to Lackey Aug 3, 2008
NEW YORK - This is one of John Lackey's favorite places to pitch -- seriously. The Bronx baseball shrine has turned many a visiting pitcher's legs to jelly, but Lackey gets into the rocky, rollicking flow of things and rolls with it. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Minor Leaguers have blast at Wrigley Aug 2, 2008
The jitters came later in the game for Kane County catcher Petey Paramore when Dutchie Caray, the widow of legendary Cubs announcer Harry Caray, sang the seventh-inning stretch. "The only time I really got the goose bumps is when they sang 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame,'" said Paramore, who knocked a bases-clearing double in the sixth. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Cubs faithful convey passion Jul 31, 2008
DePorter is the president, Ernie Banks is the chairman, Dutchie Caray (widow of Harry Caray) is the treasurer, Ryne Sandberg is the secretary and Ronnie Woo Woo is the sergeant at arms. Now that's a Hall of Fame roster. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Whiteside honored by Hall of Fame Jul 28, 2008
Johnny Bench provided some comic relief, impersonating the late Harry Caray leading the crowd in a rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". Ford C. Frick award winner Dave Niehaus, the only play-by-play voice in Seattle Mariners history, delivered a passionate speech. (Boston Globe)
Seattle voice set to join Hall of Fame Jul 26, 2008
He will join the likes of Mel Allen, Jack Buck and Niehaus childhood idol, Harry Caray, as the 32nd recipient of an award named after the former baseball commissioner. While a few players and managers with Mariners connections have found a place in Cooperstown, Niehaus is the first Seattle star to be honored in the Hall. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Jul 26, 2008
Now, Niehaus is preparing for another audience this weekend, when he will be honored with the Ford C. Frick award at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y.He will join the likes of Mel Allen, Jack Buck and Niehaus' childhood idol, Harry Caray, as the 32nd recipient of an award named after the former baseball commissioner. Though a few players and managers with Mariners connections have found a place in Cooperstown, Niehaus is the first Seattle star to be honored in the Hall. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Take Me Out ... Jul 25, 2008
"Some people have been way off-key, but Harry Caray was not Frank Sinatra, either." ... "I used to get out of school and ride my bike as fast as I could so I could get home and watch Harry Caray sing," said Braves pitcher Buddy Carlyle, a native of Nebraska ... Dutchie Caray, widow of Harry Caray: "She did it on opening day in 1998. She was the first to do it after Harry died. She did an awesome job under a lot of pressure.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Anheuser-Busch to Keep Sports Marketing Strong Jul 18, 2008
For years, the folks at Anheuser-Busch have spent lavishly to remind fans that nothing goes better while watching the big game than a 6-pack brought to you by (insert Harry Caray impersonation here) "your good friends at Budweiser."(AP Photo/Paul Kizzle, File) (AP). Anheuser-Busch executives told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday that the beer maker will maintain its high level of sports marketing and sponsorship under new owner InBev. (ABC News -- Wire)
This Bud still for you? Jul 17, 2008
For years, the folks at Anheuser-Busch have spent lavishly to remind fans that nothing goes better while watching the big game than a six-pack brought to you by (insert Harry Caray impersonation here) "your good friends at Budweiser.". Spuds MacKenzie. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Sold or not, Bud is the king of beers Jul 16, 2008
Harry Caray, the late baseball broadcaster and legendary Bud pitchman/consumer, must be rolling over. I'm an InBev man. (Florida Times-Union)
Covering the bases Jul 15, 2008
com, and with help from the late Harry Caray, baseball's anthem has never been more popular. SHORT HOPS: Mike Hampton will make his second rehabilitation start Wednesday for Double-A Mississippi. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Classic baseball song turns 100 Jul 15, 2008
com, and with help from Harry Caray, baseball's anthem has never been more popular. "I like the song. It's about baseball, so what's not to like?" said Hall of Famer Bob Feller. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Baseballs anthem turns 100 Jul 15, 2008
Hastily written on a New York subway 100 years ago or so the story goes Take Me Out to the Ball Game has made it from Tin Pan Alley to , and with help from Harry Caray, baseball s anthem has never been more popular. I like the song. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Harry Caray (Cubs, HOF) '82-'97 Lou Boudreau (Cubs, HOF) '98 Bob Brenly '05-'08 Marty Brennaman (Reds, HOF) '00, '03 Thom Brennaman (D-backs) '00 Jack Brickhouse (Cubs, HOF) '99 Jack Buck (Cardinals, HOF) '01 Chip Caray (Cubs) '98- '04 Pat Foley (Blackhawks) '00, 02, '04, '05, '07 Ernie Harwell (Tigers, HOF) '98 Pat Hughes (Cubs) '98-'07 Harry Kalas (Phillies, HOF) '99, 02, '06 Len Kasper '05-'07 Johnny Red Kerr (Bulls) '02 Vince Lloyd (Cubs) '00 Steve Lyons (FOX-MLB) '98 Jon Miller (ESPN-MLB)... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Diamond ditty Jun 20, 2008
In 1976, the song received new life when White Sox owner Bill Veeck ("as in wreck") and broadcaster Harry Caray -- later a Cubs legend -- teamed up to popularize its singing during the seventh-inning stretch. Since then, it has been sung at most big-league games. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Curt's Replays: Major Leagues can thank Helena for some big guns Jun 18, 2008
While with the Cubs from 1984-87, sportscaster Harry Caray nicknamed Dernier and Sandberg "the Daily Double.". A fourth 1978 player - catcher Ed Hearn - was Helena's MVP that year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Comment: How can Belgians own Bud? Jun 18, 2008
Baseball announcer Harry Caray, who broadcast Cardinals games for 22 years, was known later as "a Cubs fan and a Bud Man." Being called a Cubs fan and a Stella Artois man doesnt have quite the same ring. Will the Budweiser frogs of Super Bowl lore all of a sudden croak in a new language. (MSNBC -- Business)
Mailbag: Fukudome to center? Jun 10, 2008
Can we get Ryan Dempster to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as Harry Caray. -- Steve D., Las Vegas. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
HEY, CUB FANS, IT'S ONLY JUNE Jun 3, 2008
The Cubs have their own aroma - not billy goat but rather midday heat and sloshed beer and suntan lotion smeared over shirtless patrons, sort of eau de Harry Caray, bellowing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," the human fragrance of summertime fun. Wrigley Field has been a haven for Midwest tourists and Wrigleyville yuppies, but joyous summers have been followed by depressing autumns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lackey seeks more road mastery May 25, 2008
" LAA: RHP John Lackey (1-0, 1.29 ERA) It didn't take Lackey long to recapture his All-Star form. Lackey showed his toughness in his second outing, keeping the Jays scoreless after Brad Wilkerson's leadoff homer Tuesday night in Toronto. He struck out six and walked three while yielding seven hits in seven innings. Lackey's return does wonders for club morale -- and the bullpen. Lackey is 3-4 with a 3.97 career ERA in 10 starts against the White Sox, and 2-2 with a 5.16 ERA at U.S. Cellular... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Baseball Traditions and Rituals May 17, 2008
Chicago broadcaster Harry Caray may have been the first to associate the song with the Seventh Inning Stretch. The Chicken Dance. (Suite101.com)
Musial's golden anniversary arrives May 14, 2008
As the long-time Cardinals broadcaster, Harry Caray used to entertain his radio audience by excitedly shouting the words "line drive" after contact to describe a well-struck St. Louis hit. But there was one special day -- May 13, 1958 -- when Caray never even got to the second word. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
JENKINS: Kosuke Fukudome is causing a stir in the Windy City May 3, 2008
He has also spawned a cottage industry outside the ballpark, where you can buy bandanas with Fukudome's name spelled in Japanese characters or T-shirts with shout-outs such as FUKUDOME IS MY HOMIE. (The Cubs, though, did have to pull one unlicensed T-shirt from the outdoor marketplace because it featured their bear logo with slanted eyes and Harry Caray glasses, over the words HORRY KOW.). Fukudome, though, should not be viewed as some novelty act. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Chiefs Plan for Historic Game May 2, 2008
The only thing that would have made this one hundred percent perfect is if Harry Caray and Mrs. Vonachen could be there for Pete and Rocky, said Oneri Fleita, Vice President of a Player Personnel for the Cubs. Two other Midwest League teams have hosted games at the fields of their Major League affiliates. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Creston fan hopes the 100-year wait is over Apr 12, 2008
He s has outlived Harry Caray, but if Chicago wins the 2008 World Series, current broadcasters like Ron Santo and Bob Brenly should shout out a greeting to him, like NBC s Willard Scott did last month. After all, not many Cub fans have waited as long as Dude Manatrey. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Nothing is Missing from Cracker Jack Apr 12, 2008
I had asked Braves announcer, Skip Caray, a few years back, if he could arrange for me to sit in the booth with his dad, the late Harry Caray, for a Cubs game in Chicago. If you remember, Harry always sang Take me Out to the Ball Game, during the seventh-inning stretch. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Ernie's statue Apr 1, 2008
Ernie Banks became the second Cub to be immortalized in bronze -- joining the late broadcaster Harry Caray ... This time, he became the second to be immortalized in bronze -- joining the late broadcaster Harry Caray. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cubs honor Ernie Banks with statue outside Wrigley Field Apr 1, 2008
This time, he became the second to be immortalized in bronze _ joining the late broadcaster Harry Caray. He also threw out the first pitch and sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch, despite a sore throat. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
New take on an old song Mar 30, 2008
But the authors insist that tradition didn't reach full flower before the mid-1970s, when White Sox owner Bill Veeck and announcer Harry Caray turned it into a happening at Comiskey Park in Chicago. When Caray moved in 1981 to the Cubs and their national cable TV audience, a nationwide ritual was born. (News & Observer -- Sports)
More of this story Mar 29, 2008
But Holy Cow, the ghost of Harry Caray will not drench the pearly gates with Bud - the massively talented Detroit Tigers will win the World Series after squeaking by the Cleveland Indians and once again, the Real Anaheim-esque Angels of Orange County. Now play ball, y'all. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Cooperstown calls: Mariners' broadcaster Dave Niehaus to be inducted to Hall of Fame this summer Mar 26, 2008
He will be the 32nd broadcaster inducted, and he follows in the footsteps of legends like Red Barber, Vin Scully, Jack Buck, as well as the announcer who most shaped Niehaus' love for the game, Harry Caray ... Don't try to be Vin Scully, don't try to be Harry Caray, don't copy anybody ... (Harry Caray) influenced my love of the game more than anything else, Niehaus said. (Missoulian, MT)
Stone to be White Sox radio color analyst Mar 5, 2008
" The first broadcast for the new Farmer-Stone team will be Friday's Spring Training game against Arizona at Tucson Electric Park. As for Stone ca 000009C6 rving out his own broadcasting niche on the South Side, Boyer spoke of another Hall of Fame announcer who left his legacy among both teams in Chicago. "I think you've seen it where Harry Caray moved from one side to another, and I don't think as many fans identify him as much with the White Sox as during his time with the Cubs," said Boyer,... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
14 spots near ballparks Feb 29, 2008
This was once a haven for Chicago Cubs fans, because its original owners were none other than legendary sports announcer Harry Caray and former Cy Young winner and current Cubs announcer Steve Stone. It's a sports grill with such traditional starters as spinach-artichoke dip, sliders and potato skins, along with fish, chicken or steak tacos. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Mariners' Niehaus wins Hall's Frick Award Feb 20, 2008
I have a special feeling for Mr. [Vin] Scully, the poet of our profession, and for Harry Caray, who brought the Cardinals alive to me when I was growing up. " Scully is part of the 20-member electorate with fellow Frick honorees Matthews, Marty Brennaman, Jerry Coleman, Gene Elston, Joe Garagiola, Milo Hamilton, Ernie Harwell, Jaime Jarrin, Harry Kalas, Felo Ramirez, Lon Simmons, Bob Uecker and Bob Wolff, plus Bob Costas (NBC), Barry Horn (Dallas Morning News), Stan Isaacs (formerly of New York... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Niehaus' love of baseball began as a boy Feb 20, 2008
Some of his favorite broadcasters were Jack Buck, Harry Caray and Joe Garagiola, all among the previous 31 winners of the Frick Award. "My first emotion was, do I really belong in there with all these people? You see the names and it's really intimidating," Niehaus said. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
No historic Hall double for Dean Feb 20, 2008
Past winners include Ernie Harwell, Vin Scully, and former Cardinals announcers Jack Buck and Harry Caray. Had Dean been honored, it would have made two St. Louis representatives in this year's Hall of Fame class. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Notes: Cedeno key in VWL title Feb 1, 2008
Hey, Harry: Fans looking for somewhere to quench their thirst before or after Cubs games can stop at Harry Caray's Tavern, which will open this spring at 3551 N. Sheffield Ave., in Wrigleyville. "We've always known that Wrigleyville was a natural for 'Harry Caray's,' but we've been waiting for the perfect location," said Grant DePorter, president of Harry Caray's Restaurant Group ... The menu will include several favorites from Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
CD Celebrates Harry The K's Career Jan 30, 2008
After all, he spent two seasons sitting next to the great Harry Caray, so he knoew just where to start ... Starting the series with Harry Caray was an easy call for Hughes, since he had spent two seasons sitting next to the legend in the Cubs booth. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
I’m captive in my home Dec 30, 2007
But the best part is the figurine of Harry Caray falling out of the press box after too much happy juice. The Cubs win the Series. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dean one of final 10 Frick candidates Dec 5, 2007
Past winners include Ernie Harwell, Vin Scully and former Cardinals announcers Jack Buck and Harry Caray, as well as Matthews. The 2008 finalists were announced on Tuesday at baseball's Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Hughes combines on Caray book Nov 1, 2007
Harry Caray's 50-plus years in the booth are celebrated in the new book "Harry Caray: Voice of the Fans." (AP) ... 00000905 ; CHICAGO -- A year ago, Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes compiled a CD of some of the best of Harry Caray's broadcasts, which was a delight for fans of the Hall of Famer ... Now, you can buy a book titled "Harry Caray: Voice of the Fans" that is a tribute to the larger than life broadcaster and includes the CD.. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Radio calling found as a youth Oct 28, 2007
LAKE PARK, Iowa -- I remember listening to Harry Caray and Steve Stone talk about nuts or brownies or Budweiser; items they occasionally received from appreciative listeners while broadcasting Chicago Cubs baseball games. On Thursday, a well-known Siouxland broadcaster started his game with a cake. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
AUTHOR Q & A Oct 17, 2007
Phil Deaver, who grew up in Tuscola during the 1950s- 60s, loved to listen through the static to the Cardinals on a small transistor radio each summer night, hearing Jack Buck, Joe Garagiola and Harry Caray describe the players who became his boyhood heroes. Today, he teaches creative writing at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Opinion: Sorry Lou, Cubs cursed Oct 7, 2007
Not skinning a goat and hanging it from the Harry Caray statue at the southeast entrance to Wrigley Field, as happened soon before the Arizona series. Not blowing up the infamous Bartman ball and mixing its remains in pasta sauce at Harry Carays Restaurant. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Angels need to break out Rally Monkeys Oct 7, 2007
A grainy 14-second video posted on YouTube this week shows Chicago police cutting down what looks like a skinned goat's carcass from the right arm of the Harry Caray statue outside Wrigley Field. Gary Yamashiroya, commander of the Chicago Police district that includes Wrigley, told the Chicago Sun-Times in a story posted on its Web site that officers were called out to the ballpark at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday to check out reports of something hanging from the bronze statue. (North County Times)
Cubs fans deal with familiar feelings Oct 7, 2007
" He couldn't help you, but the legend of Harry Caray stays with you and you know that a tradition will go on, and that you may pass it on to your next generation."Right now, I'm hot," Koleno said. "I'm a diehard. "You knew what he meant. You might feel a little like 16-year-old Jeremy Katz."When the bases were loaded with one out in the fifth, that was the loudest I've heard it at Wrigley -- ever," he said. "When [Mark] DeRosa grounded into the double play, that was a crusher. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Loyalty a cornerstone of Cubs Nation Oct 6, 2007
It was that same year that Jack Norworth wrote "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," the song late broadcaster Harry Caray helped become one of the most iconic Cubs traditions. It was not until 1916 that the Cubs moved to Weeghman Park, which later become known as Wrigley Field. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
'Go, Cubs, Go' a staple at Wrigley Field Oct 6, 2007
The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Chicago Cubs News. 10/05/2007 5:32 PM ET 'Go, Cubs, Go' a staple in Chicago Song has been brought back for wins at Wrigley after hiatus By Marc Zarefsky / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Sweet ride set to start: Who will emerge as this October's brightest star? Oct 4, 2007
Harry Caray s widow, Dutchie, led the singing of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Billy Williams spoke to the crowd in person and fellow Hall of Famer Ernie Banks visited by video. We ve waited a long time, Williams said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Celebrity sighting: Cubs fans in house Oct 4, 2007
She has a Harry Caray pin on her teddy bear ... Her teddy bar was covered in them, a Harry Caray pin, an NL Central champs pin, etc. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
