Harry Caray photograph

Date1966 July 09

DescriptionA black-and-white full length photograph of Harry Caray in the announcers booth in only his boxers and socks taken on July 9, 1966 during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros. Caray is standing in profile and looking towards the camera with a surprised look on his face as he adjusts the waistband of his boxers. A net lays on his desk. According to research, Caray was caught announcing the game in his underwear at Busch Stadium due to the hot evening weather.

Object numberBL-2001-02488-01

Subject Caray, Harry

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 014 Non-Players photographic materials

Dimensions7.75 x 10 in.

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