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The Friday Flashback: Harry Caray Sings the 7th Inning Stretch

It's Crosstown Classic time again. The Cubs and Sox will take to the field over this and next weekend for city pride and bragging rights. That both teams are in first place and (knockonwood) could actually contend for postseason glory raises the stakes significantly.

We all know about the tradition of honoring Harry Caray by singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. So we thought we'd give you the actual article today. Here are some of Harry's best renditions of that timeless classic.

Let this be a reminder to Cubs fans: Before the tribune bastardized the stretch, Harry started it on the South Side.

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