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10-06-2001, 11:05 PM
Rest in Peace, Arne
Arne Harris, the legendary producer-director for Cubs baseball, died Saturday. He collapsed while eating dinner at a restaurant with his wife, Arlene, and current Cubs announcer Chip Caray.
Harris worked at WGN-Ch. 9 for more than 40 years. For the last 38 years, he served as producer-director of the Cubs' broadcasts. The man behind the men in the booth, including Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray, Harris is credited with being a pioneer in televising baseball.
"We lost a giant," said Bob Vorwald, director of production at WGN. "He was a legend to millions of Cubs fans. He taught us how to watch baseball. We're just in shock."
Vorwald said Sunday's season finale, which will be on WGN, will be a tribute to Harris.
"I love him like a father. He was an original," said Mark Brady, a WGN associate producer. "He spent so much time on the road, but at least he had his wife with him [Saturday night]."
Arne Harris, the legendary producer-director for Cubs baseball, died Saturday. He collapsed while eating dinner at a restaurant with his wife, Arlene, and current Cubs announcer Chip Caray.
Harris worked at WGN-Ch. 9 for more than 40 years. For the last 38 years, he served as producer-director of the Cubs' broadcasts. The man behind the men in the booth, including Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray, Harris is credited with being a pioneer in televising baseball.
"We lost a giant," said Bob Vorwald, director of production at WGN. "He was a legend to millions of Cubs fans. He taught us how to watch baseball. We're just in shock."
Vorwald said Sunday's season finale, which will be on WGN, will be a tribute to Harris.
"I love him like a father. He was an original," said Mark Brady, a WGN associate producer. "He spent so much time on the road, but at least he had his wife with him [Saturday night]."