The modern origin of baseball's most enduring seventh-inning tradition
In short: While it feels like an ancient ritual, the practice of singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' during the seventh-inning stretch is a relatively recent development in Major League Baseball history.
The tradition began as a modern practice rather than a historical constant. It first became a regular occurrence during the late 1970s with the Chicago White Sox.
The shift is credited to Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray, who popularized the custom during his time in the booth.
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