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The day they fired Harry Caray: a shock to Cardinal fans
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The day they fired Harry Caray: a shock to Cardinal fans
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1969: Harry Caray, play-by-play broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, is fired by team's owner
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1969: Harry Caray, play-by-play broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, is fired by team's owner
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