Cubs-Expos, April 3, 1998 (first 7th inning without Harry Caray)
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- The Cubs' 1998 home opener was unique in that it was the first since Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray passed away Feb. 18 that year. His widow, Dutchie, led the seventh-inning stretch with new TV play-by-play man Chip Caray, Harry's grandson, in the booth. Cubs starter Steve Trachsel had a hard time finishing the inning. He later admitted to being nervous as the crowd stood in anticipation of the third out of the Expos' half. It was a memorable rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." The Cubs won 6-2 en route to sweeping the four-game series. Here's the box score from Baseball Reference: bit.ly/1F3b96t
When I heard 'Amazing Grace', seeing the Caray's hug, the balloons, the chants, I couldn't stop crying.
I am a die hard Yankee fan. But God damn are Cubs fans fuckin cool. That was the greatest tribute I've ever seen.
I'm so happy the Cubs have won the World Series but man I miss 90s baseball. The presentation was just so cool. The looks the music the broadcasting the home runs. What a great time to watch baseball.
After all these years, still in tears. How Harry would have loved this season. Let's win it for him and Jack and Ronnie and Ernie.
After this game at a bar right outside the stadium my parents met! It’s amazing to see clips of the game that brought them together :)
Still brings tears to my eyes.
Absolute tearjerker, thanks for this post of Cubbie memorabilia
I got chills from this... the Cubs are truly a special team, no matter what the year is.
Cubs did it! World Champions! Hope Harry is having a party in heaven!
I got goosebumps watching the start of this. What a great year for the Cubs! Too bad Harry wasn't around to call it. He would've loved that particular season of 1998.
Its been so many years and I still miss Harry. He was a heckuva announcer. Loved the Cubs but was honest about them.
So great and tear jerking to see the colors of both cubs and white sox flying in the air in memory of Harry.
Watching Chip hug her just was the sweetest.
I was at this game and remembered crying through this. I cried again watching this. Thanks for posting this.
Lifelong Braves fan from the south but growing up I came home from school every afternoon and watched Harry and the Cubs on WGN. Great memories.
Almost 23 years later and I'm getting choked up watching this. That man's voice was the sound of my childhood. We miss you Harry!
I truly believe he watched the 2016 season from heaven, with an ice cold Old Style in his hand.
It was simply beautiful listening to Mrs. Carey sing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”. Then to hear “Amazing Grace”, I know that I sure was crying, too. My gosh, it’s been 21 years ago. It seems like yesterday. Bless you, Harry. May he forever Rest In Peace.
I'll turn on the game, even after all these years, and miss hearing his voice.
Finally somebody found this!! I watched this game back in '98 when it aired live. I cried then when they did the Amazing Grace and balloons and did it again here 17 years later. We miss ya Harry! Go Cubs Go!!