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Autobiography of Harry Caray baseball personality

246 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1989

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246 pages, Hardcover
Published
January 1, 1989 by Villard Books
ISBN
9780394551036
ASIN
0394551036
Language
English

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HumbertoZero
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April 17,2025
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Fun to read the life story of Harry Caray. The book was written in 1989 and covers his entire career up to that point. There probably aren't too many secrets in this book that any real knowledgeable fan wouldn't already know, but it is fun to read and you do get some insights into what made Harry be Harry.
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rmon1
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April 17,2025
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I am amazed by how many young people don't remember Harry Caray. He is best remembered by me as the Chicago Cubs blowhard announcer in the 1980s. In this 1989 autobiography Harry tells of the days when he was a Cardinals announcer, an A's announcer, a White Sox announcer and finally a Cubs announcer. Harry tells some great stories but he certainly had a huge ego. Most of the stories focus on what a great announcer he was and how much the fans loved him. From screaming "Holy Cow" to singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to his connection and love for Budweiser Harry gives a slanted view on Harry. I always thought he was way overrated as a TV announcer but my grandfather was a Cub fan and when he died I got his Harry Caray book. Figured it was time to give it a read. I am sure Cub fans miss him.
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Zaiya
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April 17,2025
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The book mostly tracked the career of Harry Caray through the eyes of the self-confident drunk himself. A lot of name dropping that may spark favorable memories in fans, especially older ones. Not a great read but for true fans of Harry.
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NVHp
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April 17,2025
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I knew that I was in trouble in the opening chapter when the author gets the date of his "life changing event" (a stroke) wrong.

Sanitzed autobiography that really just glosses over much of Caray's life and career. In retrospect, this book was likely written to capitialize on similar books (John Madden comes to mind) that were popular at the time.
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Stealth012
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April 17,2025
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If you are a fan of broadcasters and a fan of baseball it is a must read. Published in the late 80’s there is very little on Harry Carry’s career as the cubs broadcaster. Nonetheless very interesting and cool to see how the sport of baseball has changed from the time he started to the time he released this book.
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April 17,2025
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Brought back many fun memories of ballgames with my dad in the 70’s and 80’s. It’s written much like Harry broadcasted, sometimes wordy and confusing, but we’ll worth the time.
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