The former Cubs pitcher led the Wrigley Field crowd in the traditional singing of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch Friday afternoon — but not as himself. Dempster threw on the white wig, full suit and trademark glasses to become legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray.
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Dempster stayed in character and even threw in the classic line “Let’s get some runs!” A commendable effort.
Still, this only served as a reminder of Ferrell’s incredible work as Caray on “Saturday Night Live.” Who could forget “Space, The Infinite Frontier” with Dr. Ken Waller?
“It’s a simple question, doctor. Would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs?”