In this audio clip from 2006, legendary baseball broadcaster Ernie Harwell reflects on his early days in radio, marking a nostalgic journey back to the roots of his illustrious career. The interview showcases Harwell's humble beginnings and his ascent to becoming one of baseball's most revered voices. The year 2006 situates this interview towards the end of Harwell's life, providing a poignant look back at a career that spanned over half a century, during which Harwell became synonymous with Detroit Tigers' baseball. The interviewer engages Harwell in a discussion that illuminates the broadcaster's early challenges and successes, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into the formative years of his professional life. This context is especially significant considering Harwell's passing in 2010, making the clip a valuable piece of historical audio that preserves the memory of a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.
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24 minutes
Apr 26, 1964
Mystery Guest on TV Show Whats My Line with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Lawrence, Arlene...
What's My Line? with mystery guest Yogi Berra / Mystery Guest on TV Show Whats My Line with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Lawrence, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
25 minutes
Mar 8, 1964
With TV Show panelists Arlene Francis, Steve Lawrence, Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel...
What's My Line? - Stan Musial and Steve Allen / With TV Show panelists Arlene Francis, Steve Lawrence, Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel
1½ hours
Jul 29, 1978
Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
SABR Speech by Baseball Player Mike Shannon / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.
I sincerely appreciate the research work, and the information being shared. It is important and interesting history.