Harry Caray Booth

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Harry Christopher Caray (March 1, 1914 – February 18, 1998) was an American radio and television sportscaster. He spent the last 16 years of his career as the announcer for the Chicago Cubs, joining the North Side Cubs following the 1981 season.

Quick Facts

Years with chicago cubs: 16
First season with cubs: 1982

Lore & Background

Caray increased his renown after joining the Cubs after the 1981 season. He succeeded longtime Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse. The Cubs won the National League East division title in 1984 with WGN-TV's nationwide audience following along. Caray continued his practice of leading the home crowd in singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' during the seventh inning stretch.

Reader's Guide

Caray's booth at Wrigley Field is named in his honor.

Did You Know?

Caray suffered a stroke in February 1987 while at his winter home near Palm Springs, California, just prior to spring training.
He was known for his trademark barrel-shaped wide-rimmed glasses and his habit of mispronouncing or slurring players' names.
Caray had previously called games for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox.