The hologram of Harry Caray during the Field of Dreams game ignites MLB and Chicago Cubs Twitter
Even if the MLB Field of Dreams game was nostalgic, having a hologram of Harry Caray perform “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was excessive.
The efforts made by the league and participating teams to make the MLB Field of Dreams game feel authentically retro are among its most attractive aspects.
Fans and athletes alike experience nostalgia as they see the vintage outfits, watch Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. play catch, and so much more.
It seems fitting that the late, great broadcaster Harry Caray would be honored at Thursday night’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in 2022.
The only issue is that, in their attempts to incorporate the legendary Cubs player, FOX and Major League Baseball may have gone a little too far.
The legendary “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was performed by a Harry Caray hologram, as he frequently did at Wrigley Field during the seventh inning stretch on the broadcast (and likely in the park as well).
Fans are talking about Harry Caray’s hologram singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at the Field of Dreams game
The MLB Field of Dreams game was already the topic of much discussion among the crowd, but this really got things going—and not in a good way.
Again, baseball made the correct decision by recognizing Caray on this stage and at this time. However, this was probably not the best course of action. It would have sufficed to play a vintage audio clip of Caray singing the well-known ballpark song.
Good job, MLB.. What should have been a pleasant occasion was awkwardly ruined. Fortunately, nothing can completely sabotage a nice baseball game in a cornfield.
