- Arne Harris
Arnold H. Harris (
22 May 1934 inChicago ,Illinois -6 October 2001 inChicago ,Illinois ) was the producer/director ofWGN-TV 'sChicago Cubs television broadcasts from 1964 until his death.Harris joined WGN in 1956 while attending
Drake University . He risked bodily harm in 1960 to interviewDon Cardwell after hisno-hitter against theSt. Louis Cardinals as fans stormed the field to get to the pitcher.Harris was known for having cameras shoot into the crowd, so viewers could look for friends and family in attendance.
After his death, the Cubs placed a flag of honor on the roof of
Wrigley Field .External links
* [http://www.asuwebdevil.com/issues/2001/10/10/sports/114996 Baseball takes a loss with passing of legend, pioneer] - published
10 October 2001 , accessed28 April 2006
* [http://rmaly.blogspot.com/2001/10/max-rauer-of-dm-remembers-arne-harris.html Broadcaster Max Rauer's remembrance of Harris] - published11 October 2001 , accessed2 May 2008
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