Anyone know where I can get some solid information about the Mayor of Rush Street?

by braaain on Oct 15, 2009 4:02 PM CDT

So I am writing an article on Harry Caray and his famous nights out, where he went, with who, and what he drank. I have always thought that he was one of the coolest broadcasters because he was a huge fan himself, and he worked for the fans. I need some info about Caray's social life, I have heard stories about how he would work out a contract at a bar with the GM with a handshake. Or that he got fired from his gig with the A's while he was at a saloon.

I live in NYC, so I can't just go to the library and pick up a book. Can anyone here point me in the right direction, such as some news articles or maybe a good book to recommend?

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For one of the best accounts of Harry anywhere....

I recommend the book “Where’s Harry?”, written by BCB’s most popular broadcaster, Steve Stone. This is book is as close to a tell all about Harry as you will ever get, and is one of the most entertaining baseball books ever written. If you’re looking for an account of what Harry was really like both in and out of the broadcast booth, you need to get this book and read the whole thing. You’ll love it.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Oct 15, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed.

I’m not much of a reader — at all. But I absolutely loved this book. In fact, I just picked up it again for a 2nd read a couple months ago.

Every Cubs fan should read this book.

by kanderber on Oct 15, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

I have this book too. Been a while since I read it but it was a good read. Also, I have Holy Cow which is an autobiography of Harry. It has a lot of good stories but not that much about Rush St.

by LT on Oct 15, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I gotta believe that was ghost written.

Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.

by daver on Oct 16, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Steve Stone with Barry Rozner.

Rozer was also a good friend of Harry’s, and I’m sure also had some great stories to tell.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Oct 16, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

I knew it!

Judging by Stone’s tweets, his choice to communicate via television and radio was a good one.

Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.

by daver on Oct 16, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions

ANOTHER BOOK ABOUT HARRY .....

is I Remember Harry Caray by Rich Wolfe and George Castle . Alot of Humor about one of the best baseball broadcast guys ever . Check out amazon for prices ..and Holy Cow ………..If you have not been a must visit is to Harry Caray’s restaurant in downtown Chi town ……

by cubs north on Oct 16, 2009 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for all the info!

I will definitely check these books out. As for Harry Caray’s, I think I went as a kid so I will make it a point, next time I’m in Chicago, and I wanna check out the Tavern!

So I hope to get the article in this by the winter meetings…

by braaain on Oct 17, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions