[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 16 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1127-S1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO HARRY CARAY

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President. I rise today to pay tribute to the 
late Harry

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Caray. Last week baseball lost one of its legends, but Harry's memory 
and spirit will live on for many years in the hearts of his fans.
  Harry grew up in my home State of Missouri, an orphan in St. Louis. 
Although he finished with the Chicago Cubs, Harry started his memorable 
career with the St. Louis Cardinals announcing for the organization for 
twenty-five years. Harry never left our hearts when he left to go to 
Chicago. I grew up listening to his undying energy and remember that he 
was an integral part of my developing a love of the sport.
  We will best remember Harry for his rendition of ``Take me out to the 
Ball game,'' his ``Holy Cow!'' and of course his pronunciation or 
perhaps mispronunciation of several players. I hope that people know 
that he brought a lot more to the game than just those things. He could 
bring excitement to a dull game and was as unpredictable as he was 
brash. People of all ages felt as though they were part of the game 
when Harry was announcing. Fans everywhere, myself included, will miss 
him.

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