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Richard Leon Crago

Vero Beach, Florida

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RICHARD LEON CRAGO Richard Leon Crago of Vero Beach was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1925. He was the son of Laura Monfort Crago and Alfred Crago, Ph.D. He came with his family to Gainesville, Florida in 1929 when his father became a professor at the University of Florida. He was graduated from...

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We wish to offer our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, all other relatives, many associates and lifelong friends of DICK CRAGO upon his departure from the scene ...

He had one of the truly great voices in baseball and was very much appreciated by all throughout his 40+ years at Holman Stadium at Spring Training for the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

DICK CRAGO shall be fondly remembered forever by all who knew or met or heard him over time.

I was fortunate to work with Dick for a few Spring Trainings. I loved listening to his stories and learning so much. An all around good guy. You will be missed.

Dick was a GREAT husband father citizen he was part of the greatest generation a WW II veteran it was a privelage To know him

We grieve with the family as we remember Dick as a fatherly/grandfatherly figure to so many at First Presbyterian Church. He and Harriet were always among the first faces we sought out when home and among the smiles we enjoyed the most. He always had a story to share.

Dick was a great friend. He became the sound of spring and made Holman Stadium that much more special. One year we needed him to fill in for a VB Dodgers regular season game. It was simply amazing to hear him do a minor league game. I miss him, even though I have been gone from VB for 13 years.

A TRUE GENTLEMAN -ENJOYED HIS COMPANY AND HIS SPORT STORIES--AND OUR TIME TOGETHER ON THE GOLF COURSE--
ED CASHMAN

Whatever I may be professionally, I owe a great deal of it to Dick Crago. I learned lessons not only of our shared passion, broadcasting, but of life--partcularly, living it with both integrity and style. He was unique, remarkable, and irreplaceable. I was lucky to have know him, and to have worked for and with him. Best to Harriet and the entire famlly. I expect to see him again in the next world--"until which time, let's keep the sporting spirit," as he closed out WAXE Sportopics for...

Dick was so special to so many and will not only be missed but well remembered. Love, All the Carlsens

You are in our thoughts and prayers.