Rich King on Michael Jordan, Harry Caray and covering Chicago sports legends.
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
Chuck Garfien speaks with longtime Chicago sportscaster Rich King who saw it all during his 48-year broadcasting career. King shares inside stories about some of the biggest names and biggest games he covered along the way. He also talks about his new book “Ike and Me: What a Time it Was” about the friendship he formed with WGN photographer Richard “Ike” Isaac. They also discuss the sportscasting business, where it was and where it is today.
(4:00) - The "Golden Age" of Chicago sports
(10:30) - Traveling with Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall
(25:51) - Rich describes his friend and photographer Richard "Ike" Isaac
(34:42) - Rich describes his working relationship with sportscasting legend Dan Roan