Arne Harris

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Arnold H. Harris (22 May 1934 in Chicago, Illinois - 6 October 2001 in Chicago, Illinois) was the producer/director of WGN-TV's Chicago Cubs television broadcasts from 1964 until his death.

Harris joined WGN in 1956 while attending Drake University. He risked bodily harm in 1960 to interview Don Cardwell after his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals as fans stormed the field to get to the pitcher.

Credited with being the first director to use the center-field camera, Harris was known for having cameras shoot into the crowd, so viewers could look for friends and family in attendance.

After his death, the Cubs placed a flag of honor on the roof of Wrigley Field.

[edit] External links

• Baseball takes a loss with passing of legend, pioneer - published 10 October 2001, accessed 28 April 2006
• Broadcaster Max Rauer's rememberance of Harris - published 11 October 2001, accessed 2 May 2008