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HARRY CARAY’S TAVERN NAVY PIER
700 EAST GRAND AVENUE​​

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TUESDAY
​MARCH 18,
2025

2:00PM-6:00PM 
WGN RADIO LIVE BROADCAST
THE LISA DENT SHOW


5:00pm​

white sox
​CURSE-BREAKING CEREMONY

"curse of the black sox ball"

​5:30PM 
Toast Time!

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Join Us for the 27th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18th! Baseball fans and sports legends will come together at Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier to honor the legendary broadcaster, Harry Caray. This beloved tradition, now in its 27th year, brings Chicago sports fans together to celebrate Harry’s larger-than-life personality and his unforgettable impact on the game.

​Special guests include White Sox 1983 AL Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Richard Dent, Blackhawks Hall of Famers Chris Chelios and Jeremy Roenick, former White Sox outfielder Mike Huff, former Chicago Cub Randy Wells​, White Sox mascot Southpaw & the Sox Pride Crew, and more.
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This year's event will shine the spotlight on Harry Caray's White Sox legacy (1971-1981) with a special Curse-Breaking Ceremony, highlighting the infamous “Black Sox Ball” from the 1919 World Series—renowned for its role in the Black Sox Scandal. Discovered in 2022 inside a time capsule buried in 1920 within the old Tribune Tower, the ball was later relocated to the Chicago Sports Museum. The very day it was moved, the White Sox’ losing streak began, fueling suspicions of a curse. The team went from making the postseason in consecutive years (2020-2021) to losing 101 games in 2023 and setting MLB’s all-time loss record with 121 losses in 2024. The ball will now be returned to the Tribune Tower in hopes of lifting the curse its relocation appears to have caused for the White Sox.

Before its departure, the historic ball will be on display, then ceremoniously escorted from the building by security, accompanied by a bagpipe procession by the Shannon Rovers.


After the ceremony, fans will raise a Budweiser and take part in the annual Toast to Harry, a worldwide celebration of the man who brought excitement and passion to Chicago baseball and beyond.

​Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event where baseball history, superstition, and celebration collide!
WGN Radio will broadcast live from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, with The Lisa Dent Show featuring appearances by Kevin Powell, Bob Sirott, John Landecker, and John Williams. Fans attending in person will have the chance to win White Sox tickets, and those unable to join can tune in live on WGN Radio 720 or stream online at wgnradio.com.
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the curse of the black sox ball

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The historic ball was first unearthed in 2022 inside a time capsule buried in 1920 within the old Tribune Tower. It was determined to be a World Series record-setting ball, prominent for striking out six White Sox players in a row during the 1919 World Series, currently known as the infamous Black Sox Scandal.

Not long after it discovery, the ball was relocated to the Chicago Sports Museum. The very day it was moved, the White Sox’ losing streak began, fueling suspicions of a curse. The team went from making the postseason in consecutive years (2020-2021) to losing 101 games in 2023 and setting MLB’s all-time loss record with 121 losses in 2024.
After two consecutive losing seasons, the ball will be returned to Tribune Tower in hopes of lifting the White Sox curse once and for all.

​Recent coverage, including a Chicago Tribune article detailing the ball’s discovery, and a Chicago Sun-Times column exploring its potential curse, has fueled speculation about its impact on the team’s struggles.
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grant deporter shares the history of the ball with lisa on wgn radio's the lisa dent show

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WGN RADIO LIVE BROADCAST
THE LISA DENT SHOW

2:00PM-6:00PM 

CURSE-BREAKING CEREMONY
5:00pm​

Toast Time!
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5:30PM 

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recap of last year's toast

PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS TOASTS

TOAST TO HARRY MEDIA KIT
Steve, you know I’ll be with you in spirit,” Harry said, “And with spirits, if you know what I mean.

Holy Cow! Thanks for stopping by!

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  • Restaurants
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, River North >
      • Nitti's Supper Club
      • Nitti's Speakeasy
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Rosemont
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Lombard >
      • Live Music on Harry's Patio
      • Lombard Happy Hour
      • Weddings at Harry's in Lombard
      • Celebration of Life Receptions Harry's in Lombard
      • Nitti's Supper Club
    • Holy Mackerel!, Lombard >
      • Nitti's Supper Club
    • Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier
    • Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Mag Mile
    • Harry Caray's Midway Airport
    • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Reserve
  • TO GO+DELIVERY
  • Private Events
    • AT ONE OF OUR RESTAURANTS
    • OFF PREMISE CATERING
    • Holiday Parties At Harry's
  • About
    • Company
    • Harry Caray
    • Toast to Harry Caray
    • Groundhog Day
    • Celebrity Gallery
    • MAGIC #108
    • Employment Opportunities >
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  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Media Kit
  • Gift Cards + Retail