FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, August 4, 2008

Isakson, Chambliss Statement on the Passing of Longtime Atlanta Braves Broadcaster Skip Caray

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today released the following statement concerning the passing of broadcaster Harry Christopher “Skip” Caray Jr.

“Skip Caray’s passing has left a tremendous void in the hearts of Atlanta Braves fans,” Isakson said. “As a broadcaster for TBS, his voice was not only familiar to baseball fans in the South but to millions around the country. Whether it was the many years that the Braves spent in the depths of the division or the 14 consecutive seasons at the top, Caray provided the voice of a friend who shared the same passion for ‘America’s Team’ that his listeners did. I extend my condolences to Skip’s family and all the fans who will miss this broadcast giant.”

 “I am very saddened by the loss of Skip Caray. Since Skip first came to Atlanta in the 1960s, he has brought Braves baseball to the entire southeast and the nation and made us feel like we were at the ballpark when we were oftentimes unable to be there,” said Chambliss. “I will never forget his immortal call of Sid Bream sliding into home during game 7 of the National League Championship Series in 1992, and his emphatic repeating of Braves Win! His voice will remain synonymous with Atlanta Braves baseball in my mind for and for all Braves' fans for a long time to come. Julianne and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Caray family and the larger Braves family.”         

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