Harry Caray

Description: (Sports commentator)

Harry Caray was a well known American baseball broadcaster on radio and television. His tenure as the sports editor and news director for WKZO in Kalamazoo helped him to enrich his knowledge on the field of broadcasting. While working as a broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals on KMOX –TV and Radio, his commentary of baseball match earned him wide recognition for his innovative style of speaking. He developed his distinctive style of broadcasting by openly expressing his praise or disappointment for the performance of the players. During his stint as announcer with the Chicago Cubs, the cubs own television channel WGN became one of the top TV channels in the U.S. Harry was the recipient of Ford Frick Award for his contribution in the arena of broadcasting. He played a vital role in popularizing the song ‘Take me out to the Ball Game’ during seventh-inning stretch while working for the White Sox. During the 1950s and 1960s, he also worked as the announcer for Missouri Tigers football team, St. Louis Billikens basketball team and St. Louis Hawks basketball team. Apart from that, he also broadcast eight Cotton Bowl Classic games on radio. Besides broadcasting jobs, he owned a restaurant, Harry Caray’s.

Overview

Birthday March 1, 1914 (Pisces)
Alternative names Harry Christopher Carabina, Harry Christopher Caray
City St. Louis, Missouri
Died on February 18, 1998
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Did you know

Where did Harry Caray work as a broadcaster? Harry Caray worked as a broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs.
What signature catchphrase was associated with Harry Caray? Harry Caray was known for his signature catchphrase "Holy Cow!"
What famous song did Harry Caray often sing during the 7th inning stretch? Harry Caray often sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch at baseball games.
What was the name of the restaurant chain that Harry Caray co-founded? Harry Caray co-founded the restaurant chain called "Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse."
What event is known for Harry Caray's iconic call "It might be, it could be, it is!?" Harry Caray's iconic call "It might be, it could be, it is!" is associated with Chicago Cubs' player Sammy Sosa hitting his 66th home run in 1998.
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