Harry Caray

Watch Blake Griffin impersonate baseball broadcaster Harry Caray

2013-02-07 08:56:00

Blake Griffin is a serious competitor on the court, but as soon as he's done playing he often shows his lighter side, joking around with his teammates during their post-game interviews or playing with Chris Paul's young son, known as Little Chris. After...

Sculptor 'tries to catch the essence of Coach' John Wooden

2012-10-23 16:27:00

John Wooden is back. Not soon enough, in this me-first, Black Mamba world riddled with ego and hubris. Wooden's glory grows with each passing year, and every time Jonathan Vilma appeals his NFL case, or Lance Armstrong insists it's all a set-up. With...

St. Louis Cardinals: Did Dizzy Dean come in from the radio booth to pitch a game for them?

2011-10-19 16:33:50

From the Stacks -- 'The Long Season'

2011-05-04 04:33:29

Vin Scully, Ralph Lawler and Bob Miller talk about Ernie Harwell

2010-05-05 16:33:07

Zell says Cubs are No. 1 -- to be sold off

2007-12-21 00:00:00

On his first day in charge of Tribune Co., Sam Zell set an ambitious goal: Sell the Chicago Cubs by opening day. The Cubs, one of baseball's most storied yet least successful clubs, are expected to command a record sale price for a major league team. If...

Dear Stupid (you 7th-inning stretch people know who you are)

2013-02-20 16:35:00

The Cubs say they will update the fun at the ol’ ballpark this season, although I don’t know how you do that with Ian Stewart at third base. One thing is, the Cubs want to update the music in Wrigley Field. So, yeah, Castro Gangnam Style....

Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship

2013-02-17 19:36:00

MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs games have been broadcast on WGN-TV since 1948, a relationship that has been beneficial to both under three sets of ownership. The hiring of Harry Caray and the move to become a superstation status spread the gospel of Cubs baseball...

Godiva Dark Chocolate martini at Harry Caray's

2013-02-14 00:00:00

Godiva Dark Chocolate martini: I'm a girly-girl who loves anything dessert-oriented, and this drink made me go ooooh without leaving a massive, sugar-induced headache. The Godiva Dark Chocolate martini ($11), a Valentine's Day special at Harry Caray's,...

A gentleman and a ... ballplayer

2013-01-24 12:30:05

Those of a certain age may remember following baseball on AM radio. (It used to be the national pastime.) Many a summer afternoon, the play-by-play coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals provided accompaniment to whatever folks in these Southern latitudes...

Frangos no longer have the folkloric taste of Chicago

2012-12-21 00:00:00

A friend recently gave me something I hadn't received for Christmas in a very long time. "Frangos!" I exclaimed. "I haven't had Frangos in forever." I stripped away the shiny gift wrap, and it was like opening a door to Christmas past. A dark green...

Elliott Carter

2012-07-11 10:15:00

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Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray lead a 7th-inning singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" on Opening Day in 1988.

2013-04-14 19:32:00

This guy played with the team the year before Kane and Toews came. He was their best player. So that shows that I was one of like the 12 people that were in the stadium then. He was a really good player, a great penalty killer. He was their best player the year before the rookies showed up.

2013-03-29 00:00:00

Hector Villanueva: The portly catcher hit .324 with six home runs in his first 26 games during his rookie season in 1990, and for some reason Cubs announcer Harry Caray really loved saying "Hec-Tor Vil-la-nueva." He lasted three seasons with the Cubs and one more with the Cardinals before his

2013-02-20 00:00:00