Family, friends, colleagues and fans packed an Atlanta church yesterday afternoon to honor Atlanta Braves broadcaster Skip Caray. The longtime announcer was remembered in a full Catholic Mass, eight days after his death. Speakers at the service included former colleague Pete Van Wieren and current Braves pitcher John Smoltz. Braves 3rd baseman Chipper Jones said it was important for the team to attend the service:
"A chance for us to pay our respects to a guy who's been as big an ambassador for the Atlanta Braves as any of us players".
During the service, the monsignor of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Tom Kenney, found a way to compare Caray's journey home, to that of a baseball play.
"Here comes the slide, Skip's safe. Listen to the crowd of angels and saints. They're going beserk".
This morning at 10am, the Braves organization will hold a public tribute ceremony at Turner Field open to all fans. Speakers expected include Governor Sonny Perdue, longtime Caray broadcast colleague Pete Van Wieren, Caray's son Chip, and Braves pitcher John Smoltz.
"A chance for us to pay our respects to a guy who's been as big an ambassador for the Atlanta Braves as any of us players".
During the service, the monsignor of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Tom Kenney, found a way to compare Caray's journey home, to that of a baseball play.
"Here comes the slide, Skip's safe. Listen to the crowd of angels and saints. They're going beserk".
This morning at 10am, the Braves organization will hold a public tribute ceremony at Turner Field open to all fans. Speakers expected include Governor Sonny Perdue, longtime Caray broadcast colleague Pete Van Wieren, Caray's son Chip, and Braves pitcher John Smoltz.
