In the midst of another bad season, the Atlanta Braves suffered yet another loss.
No, this time it wasn't a loss in the standings, or another key player going down to injury.
Nope. The Braves have lost long-time broadcaster Skip Caray.
Caray, 68, was in his 33rd season broadcasting Braves games, and passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning.
Caray was the son of legendary Cubs' broadcaster Harry Caray, and the father of TBS's Chip Caray.
Skip Caray was perhaps best known for the following call in the Braves' thrilling Game Seven victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1992 NLCS:
The 2-1. Swung, line drive left field! One run is in! Here comes (Sid) Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is... safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!
During the Braves' heyday in the 1990s, Caray was heard throughout North America because "Atlanta Braves baseball" was for years on TBS.
In 2003, Caray was honored by the Braves as he was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.
The Braves truly lost another great one.
Rest in peace, Skip Caray.
1 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment
Connie Ray 11 months ago
It is with such saddness that I comment on the loss of the Great Skip Caray. As I read the comment ubove by KP Wee - I was also shocked at the flood of emotion I felt at the most memorable call from Skip in the 1992 NLCS. See - I was at that game - as a fluke - with Steve Avery's brother. I sat 9th row behind home plate. (For those of you that remember those times) Halle Berry was just in front of me - and Evander Holyfield was a couple rows behind. In the ninth we thought all was lost and then magically the momentum swung the other way and it almost seemed silent for several seconds before the umpire called Bream safe. Not to go overboard but that was and still is the most brilliant "in-person" sporting event moment for me. The memory of that night will always be with me - since I was lucky enough after that game to hob-nob around with some of the players - at that hot spot American Pie out in Sandy Springs. I will never forget that night or the people I was with.
Of course during the game I did not hear Skip's call - I did hear it over and over again in the next few days being played on the radio. Although almost 16 quick years have passed - whenever I heard that voice while watching the Braves on TBS - or on the radio while visiting Atlanta - I always re-visited one of the most exciting things that ever happened to me. Actually being there for one of the Braves best moments. Skip always brought that back and I will miss hearing his voice. How I wish there were somewhere I could download that sound bite - such a great way to remember - heck I'd put it on my IPOD. Rest in peace Skip - I'll miss you!! You were by far one of the BEST!!!! cr
Edit Comment Cancel
Leave a Comment
You must register to post a comment.