FROM THE ESTATE OF RED SCHOENDIENST DATE: 1980s ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Original - Printed from the original negative in the time period in which it was shot TEAM: St. Louis Cardinals SUBJECTS: Red Schoendienst, Harry Caray APPROXIMATE SIZE: 12"x8" NUMBER OF PHOTOS: 1 COMMENTS / CONDITION: This is one of a large accumulation of vintage sports photographs, slides and negatives that we will be listing over the coming months. Wear on these, if any, is mostly confined to minor corner and edge wear, but see scans for further details including condition. We do not deal in stock images or modern reprints, and all scans shown are of the actual vintage photograph, slide or negative being sold. If you have any questions about a particular piece, please ask before the auction ends. BIO: Albert Fred Schoendienst was born in 1923 in Germantown, IL and died in 2018 in Town and Country, MO. He played major league baseball from 1945 to 1963 as 2nd baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and the Milwaukee Braves, appeared in the 1946, 1957 and 1958 World Series, was selected 10 times as an All-Star, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1989 he was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Harry Christopher Caray (born Harry Christopher Carabina) was born in 1914 in St. Louis, MO and died in 1998 in Rancho Mirage, CA. Harry Caray was an American broadcaster and was effectively a man of two careers. The first career with the St. Louis Cardinals ran from 1945 to 1969. He was one of the most popular and energetic broadcasters, happily calling the game with a bent toward the Cardinals. Caray also called NBA games for the St. Louis Hawks. During this period, Caray's voice could be heard over two-thirds of the United States. St. Louis was the team furthest south and west until 1958, Caray, with partner Jack Buck, was the voice of baseball for millions of fans. Caray's style was concise and crisp, and often critical of poor play, including that of his own club. After a famous firing by Cardinal owner Aussie Busch, Caray spent 1970 calling Oakland Athletics games before beginning the second half of his career. Caray joined the Chicago White Sox in 1971. During this time, prompted by club owner Bill Veeck he began to sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the seventh inning stretch. He was also known for calling day games from the bleachers on hot summer days. After 11 seasons on Chicago's South Side, Caray traded Comiskey Park for Wrigley Field, joining the Chicago Cubs in 1982 after fellow Hall of Famer Jack Brickhouse retired. Although he was past retirement age, Caray became a beloved figure in Chicago. Known for his love of beer, nightlife, and the Cubs, his hopeful demeanor resonated around the city and the country since many fans could enjoy Caray on television via WGN cable. Among his signatures, Caray would call home runs by saying "It might be... it could be... it is!" Exciting victories were closed with roars of "Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win!" and "How 'bout those Cubbies!" and his legendary, "Holy Cow!!!" Caray was also instantly recognizable with his huge, black-rimmed glasses. In 1987, a stroke ended Caray's 42-year streak of not missing a game. Upon his return, he was phoned during a game by President Ronald Reagan True to form, Caray was more enthralled by a Bob Dernier single than by the dialogue with the leader of the free world. While preparing for his 54th season in 1998, Caray suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day, 1998. In a coma, he passed away two days later. His age was a guarded secret during his lifetime but the 1914 birth date has been accepted. Among the honors accorded to Harry Caray was the 1989 Ford Frick Award for meritorious service to broadcasting. He was named broadcaster of the year by the Sporting News seven times. The American Sportscasters Assocation named him the 10th best broadcaster of the 20th century in 2000. The Caray name lives on in the booth and in Chicago. His son Harry, Jr., better known as Skip, has called Atlanta Braves games for decades. Grandson Chip Caray is also a broadcaster. Harry Caray's Restaurant at 33 West Kinzie in Chicago is also a must visit when in the city. His wife Dutchie remains a presence at the steakhouse. SKU: L13778
Item: L13778
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