Major League Baseball Announcer. For 34 years at Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium he was the legendary public-address voice for the Cincinnati Reds. Whether watching the game with Pee Wee Reese, Dizzy Dean, Tony Kubek and Joe Garagiola on national television or listening to Harry Caray on the St. Louis Cardinals' network on radio in Peoria, Ill., the listener knew instantly the game was in Cincinnati because his voice was so highly recognizable. For people keeping score, fans had plenty of time to fill out their scorecards. For example, his strong, precise voice would boom out, "Batting fourth, the first baseman, No. 18 Ted Kluszewski ..... Kluszewski." He repeated the player's last name, after a momentary pause. He didn't stretch out any syllables for a star player. He treated the last sub on the bench or a mop-up reliever in the bullpen with the same respect as a future Hall of Famer. He began at Crosley Field in 1951, setting up shop next to the visitors' dugout, and in 1970 made the transition to the new stadium. Despite rain, cold and illness, he missed only one game. He also was a radio sportscaster for WCKY and sports director and account executive for WKRC radio, both in Cincinnati.
Major League Baseball Announcer. For 34 years at Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium he was the legendary public-address voice for the Cincinnati Reds. Whether watching the game with Pee Wee Reese, Dizzy Dean, Tony Kubek and Joe Garagiola on national television or listening to Harry Caray on the St. Louis Cardinals' network on radio in Peoria, Ill., the listener knew instantly the game was in Cincinnati because his voice was so highly recognizable. For people keeping score, fans had plenty of time to fill out their scorecards. For example, his strong, precise voice would boom out, "Batting fourth, the first baseman, No. 18 Ted Kluszewski ..... Kluszewski." He repeated the player's last name, after a momentary pause. He didn't stretch out any syllables for a star player. He treated the last sub on the bench or a mop-up reliever in the bullpen with the same respect as a future Hall of Famer. He began at Crosley Field in 1951, setting up shop next to the visitors' dugout, and in 1970 made the transition to the new stadium. Despite rain, cold and illness, he missed only one game. He also was a radio sportscaster for WCKY and sports director and account executive for WKRC radio, both in Cincinnati.
Bio by: Ron Coons
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