Memories from the Microphone
By
Curt Smith
Read by
Barry Abrams
Release:
08/10/2021
Release:
08/10/2021
Release:
08/10/2021
Runtime:
11h 8m
Runtime:
11h 8m
Runtime:
11h 8m
Quantity:
Barry Abrams offers his usual animated narration of colorful anecdotes and vignettes...An enjoyable listen that doesn't get bogged down in technology but focuses on the announcers themselves.
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In this second in a series of Baseball Hall of Fame books, celebrate the larger-than-life role played by radio and TV announcers in enhancing the pleasure of our national pastime.
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of baseball broadcasting. The first baseball game ever broadcast on radio was on August 5, 1921, by Harold Wampler Arlin, a part-time announcer on Pittsburgh's KDKA, America's first commercially licensed radio station. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 8–5.
An insider's view of baseball. Now listen to Memories from the Microphone and experience baseball from author Curt Smith. He has spent much of his life covering baseball radio and TV, and previously authored baseball books, including the classic Voices of The Game.
Relive baseball's storied past through the eyes of famed broadcasters. Organized chronologically, Memories from the Microphone charts the history of baseball broadcasting. Enjoy celebrated stories and personalities that have shaped the game—from Mel Allen to Harry Caray, Vin Scully to Joe Morgan, Ernie Harwell to Red Barber.
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of baseball broadcasting. The first baseball game ever broadcast on radio was on August 5, 1921, by Harold Wampler Arlin, a part-time announcer on Pittsburgh's KDKA, America's first commercially licensed radio station. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 8–5.
An insider's view of baseball. Now listen to Memories from the Microphone and experience baseball from author Curt Smith. He has spent much of his life covering baseball radio and TV, and previously authored baseball books, including the classic Voices of The Game.
Relive baseball's storied past through the eyes of famed broadcasters. Organized chronologically, Memories from the Microphone charts the history of baseball broadcasting. Enjoy celebrated stories and personalities that have shaped the game—from Mel Allen to Harry Caray, Vin Scully to Joe Morgan, Ernie Harwell to Red Barber.
Release:
2021-08-10
2021-08-10
2021-08-10
Runtime:
Runtime:
Runtime:
11h 8m
11h 8m
11h 8m
Format:
audio
audio
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
0.75 lb
0.5 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781666128246
9798200769391
9798200769407
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