Harry was a great broadcaster. Skip continues to be an excellent broadcaster. But while Chip has taken some things from both, he hasn't tried to emulate either. He has Harry's optimism and excitement and a great deal of Skip's sardonic wit. But Chip's intelligence is far superior to that of his father or grandfather, and that's no knock on any member of Chip's family.
Chip just happens to be a brilliant young man.
Chip Caray grew up in St. Louis and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1987. He had a great head start when he began looking for a job - his last name. When I got to Chicago, there were those who wanted me to be like the finished product, which was the product of 53 years of broadcasting. That's Harry Caray. I wasn't even 53 years old, much less in possession of 53 years of experience.