ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, a student of international players, says the trick to succeed is to never stop learning
Fraschilla addresses the future of St. John’s and Georgetown; opportunities for him to coach again […]
Dick Stockton: “Body of work counts more than a moment in a broadcast”
Dick Stockton with Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim
NSMA’s category ballots are out for network, state-by-state and national Hall of Fame announcers
Unmistakable Skip Caray is on national HOF ballot The National Sports Media Association distributed ballots […]
Halby’s Morsels: Iowa AD wrong for suspending announcer; When Vin Scully met the late George Bush
Gus Johnson or Greg Papa on Big Ten title game, Jets vs. Giants broadcasts, John […]
Voters face intriguing ballot to determine the Hall of Fame’s Frick winner for broadcast excellence
Should either the Reds’ Waite Hoyt or the Tigers’ Harry Heilmann win, it would mark […]
Scully’s 1965 Koufax call was perfect; yet his most graphic was in 1959, describing a rhubarb at the Coliseum
In 1959, some three years before television replay was introduced, there was a wild argument […]
On a Friday, the nation stopped when JFK was assassinated; On Sunday, the NFL played – but not on TV
Commissioner Pete Rozelle was criticized for playing the games but decades later thoughts have changed […]
Happy Thanksgiving: Lots in the broadcast space for which to be thankful!
Thanksgiving is an inclusionary American holiday; a good day for all of […]
Decision on Marv Albert’s future as Turner’s lead NBA voice will likely wait until the season ends
The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand reported last week that Turner is seriously considering […]
The Heidi Game 50 years later; Those who remember the end won’t forget it, those who don’t, won’t believe it
Howard Katz, NFL broadcast head: “That couldn’t and wouldn’t happen today. And yes, social media […]
Red Sox’ radio makes a galling change; Play-by-play will be presented in a talk-show format
By David J. Halberstam 12/14/2018 3
Tim Neverett is leaving the Red Sox’ radio booth after three seasons. At first, I […]