“March 1st Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays”
Ralph Waldo Ellison – 1914
In 1953, the American author won the National Book Award for his novel the Invisible Man.
Some of his other books include Juneteenth, Flying Home and Trading Twelves.
Harry Caray – 1919
“It might…it could …it is! A home run!”
The colorful major league sports announcer started his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945.
He’s known for starting the tradition of singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Chicago White Sox games when he began announcing there.
He ended his 53-year career with the Chicago Cubs, the rivals of the team where his fantastic career started.
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