Harry Caray and Mary Shane
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Chicago White Sox announce the hiring of Mary Shane, who will become the first woman to do television play-by-play in major league history

On January 3, 1977, the Chicago White Sox announce the hiring of Mary Shane, who will become the first woman to do television play-by-play in major league history. Shane will team with two colorful personalities, Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall, for 20 broadcasts during the 1977 season. Shane will not return in 1978.