St. Louis Cardinals Announcer Chip Caray Avoids Suspension After Homophobic Slur Incident
St. Louis Cardinals announcer Chip Caray will not face any punishment for accidentally using a homophobic slur during a recent game telecast, sources report. While reading a promo for the club’s upcoming “Disability Pride Night” during a broadcast against the Cincinnati Reds, Caray made the unfortunate slip-up, leading to a noticeable silence on air as he recognized his mistake.
Chip Caray, a veteran broadcaster with a long career in Major League Baseball (MLB) including ties to the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, is in his third season with the Cardinals. This blunder, akin to previous incidents in the last five years, resulted in over 30 seconds of silence on the broadcast.
During the fourth inning of the Cardinals-Reds matchup, Caray stumbled over a word while promoting the Disability Pride Night, scheduled for Thursday, July 10th. Despite the error, Caray will not be suspended or punished for his actions, highlighting the challenges faced by broadcasters in the fast-paced world of sports media.
Harry Christopher “Chip” Caray III, born on February 27, 1965, is an American television broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, covering St. Louis Cardinals baseball. After leaving the Atlanta Braves in 2022, where he served as the television play-by-play voice, Caray joined the Cardinals’ broadcast team.
Looking ahead, Chip Caray will continue his role as a Cardinals announcer, learning from this incident and moving forward with a renewed focus on delivering quality sports commentary to fans.
