I listen to wayyy more baseball than I watch. When I can get them to sync up, I like to listen to the radio broadcast and watch the game with the sound off...best of both worlds!
Growing up in Pa.I used to listen to all the Pirates games on KDKA with Bob Prince. His voice just made the games seem more exciting. We didn’t have much tv coverage in the 50’s so radio was very important to those of us that were big baseball fans.
The Gunner is a legend. How can you not love the man who made the Green Weenie famous? There’s a great tribute to Bob in the Gunner’s Lounge on the Club level at PNC Park.
Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto and Jerry Coleman bring back lots of great memories on my
transistor radio at the beach and in the car back in the day, They were a very big reason why I
fell in love with the game. Back in the 1960's they would switch between broadcasting on Radio
and TV during the same game. They would do a number of innings on TV and then switch to Radio.
and then sometimes back to the other. They taught me a lot about the game and were also very entertaining. Each announce had his unique style. They were all great but Mel Allen was my favorite.
You mention a lot of great names, Bob. I don’t know how many people down here remember this, but I remember listening to Mel Allen call one season of University of Miami football, probably 1975 or 1976. I had the chance to work with Jerry Coleman in San Diego. He definitely had a story or 2 to tell. There are still a small number of teams that rotate the TV and radio broadcasters in-game or even from one series to the next. The Pirates are one that comes to mind. When I used to go to Wrigley Field when I was in college, if you sat behind the plate you could see Harry Caray cross over from the radio booth to TV in the years when he did both. He’d get a standing ovation every time.
I didn't know that Mel broadcast the UM Football games. I so remember that he would announce the Rose Bowl games every year back in the day. How lucky you are to have worked
with Jerry Coleman! And Jerry was lucky to have worked with you too.
There’ll never be another like Jerry! While he’s known by many for his Colemanisms, they are really only a small part of his story.
The man had 3 careers, any one of which would have been iconic. A great player during a Yankees dynasty, a highly decorated Marine Corps pilot who saw active duty in 2 wars and a Hall of Fame broadcaster.
That said, I was by his side for some great Colemanisms, including the night he signed on--in Miami actually--saying, “I’m Glenn Geffner alongside Jerry Coleman,” which was news to me. It took a few seconds, but he eventually caught himself.
Under the covers with my portable AM radio, I listened to Al Michaels first and then the great Marty Brennaman call the Reds. Joe Nuxhall's folksy sidekick character made the perfect team. Thus primed, I bought a bigger radio receiver to grab evening games - Joe Buck and Mike Shannon ("Redbird hurler climbs the hill") on KMOX and Bob Prince's gravelly calls in Pittsburgh on KDKA. Pictures in my mind.
That’s exactly what radio is all about. I used to fall asleep listening to Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Frank Messer call Yankees games when they were all we had on WIOD in Miami.
Part of my passion for Baseball is thanks to the radio. Incredibly, the Marlins organization, like almost everything, has practically destroyed the radio.
Your story always inspired me, Raul. Knowing that dedicated listeners like you were tuned in, literally around the world, was a great source of motivation every night.
Great Post Glenn. YES I enjoy hearing baseball on the radio. I met you 2 years ago with my son in a marlins season ticket event. I think it was a season ticket member breakfast. I told you I'm a police officer for the Beach and on My drive back home would hear you on the radio doing play by play. Miss those days. Thanks for making My commute so enjoyable brother. God bless
Yes! Thank you so much. That’s the bond that can be developed between a broadcaster and listeners. Stories like this are what makes me happiest after 15 years with the Marlins.
I LOVE radio baseball! I watched baseball with my Daddy when I was a little girl, and came to radio as an adult. I loved you most, but Braves, Dodgers, Padres and Orioles are on my favorites list. There’s nothing quite like a baseball game from the hammock on a Sunday afternoon. You are part of the crowd because you can hear them too!
In the off season, I listen to classic games and I hear Ted Barber and Harry Carey and Vin Scully. The importance of radio baseball can’t be overstated. You can “see” the game even when you’re not able to see. Thank you for all your years with us. You are appreciated and missed.
You’re so right, Jackie. Baseball on the radio is the best. There’s nothing better than when a broadcaster paints the picture so you feel like you can see everything happening in the game. I love that you sometimes listen to classic games. I do the same thing!
I listen to wayyy more baseball than I watch. When I can get them to sync up, I like to listen to the radio broadcast and watch the game with the sound off...best of both worlds!
Me too. Using the MLB app on a smart TV or computer gives you the ability to hear which ever TV or radio feed you want.
Growing up in Pa.I used to listen to all the Pirates games on KDKA with Bob Prince. His voice just made the games seem more exciting. We didn’t have much tv coverage in the 50’s so radio was very important to those of us that were big baseball fans.
The Gunner is a legend. How can you not love the man who made the Green Weenie famous? There’s a great tribute to Bob in the Gunner’s Lounge on the Club level at PNC Park.
Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto and Jerry Coleman bring back lots of great memories on my
transistor radio at the beach and in the car back in the day, They were a very big reason why I
fell in love with the game. Back in the 1960's they would switch between broadcasting on Radio
and TV during the same game. They would do a number of innings on TV and then switch to Radio.
and then sometimes back to the other. They taught me a lot about the game and were also very entertaining. Each announce had his unique style. They were all great but Mel Allen was my favorite.
You mention a lot of great names, Bob. I don’t know how many people down here remember this, but I remember listening to Mel Allen call one season of University of Miami football, probably 1975 or 1976. I had the chance to work with Jerry Coleman in San Diego. He definitely had a story or 2 to tell. There are still a small number of teams that rotate the TV and radio broadcasters in-game or even from one series to the next. The Pirates are one that comes to mind. When I used to go to Wrigley Field when I was in college, if you sat behind the plate you could see Harry Caray cross over from the radio booth to TV in the years when he did both. He’d get a standing ovation every time.
I didn't know that Mel broadcast the UM Football games. I so remember that he would announce the Rose Bowl games every year back in the day. How lucky you are to have worked
with Jerry Coleman! And Jerry was lucky to have worked with you too.
There’ll never be another like Jerry! While he’s known by many for his Colemanisms, they are really only a small part of his story.
The man had 3 careers, any one of which would have been iconic. A great player during a Yankees dynasty, a highly decorated Marine Corps pilot who saw active duty in 2 wars and a Hall of Fame broadcaster.
That said, I was by his side for some great Colemanisms, including the night he signed on--in Miami actually--saying, “I’m Glenn Geffner alongside Jerry Coleman,” which was news to me. It took a few seconds, but he eventually caught himself.
That is soo funny. I believe that Phil Rizzuto said something similar with Bill White back in the
80's. Hilarious!
I’m sure he did!
Under the covers with my portable AM radio, I listened to Al Michaels first and then the great Marty Brennaman call the Reds. Joe Nuxhall's folksy sidekick character made the perfect team. Thus primed, I bought a bigger radio receiver to grab evening games - Joe Buck and Mike Shannon ("Redbird hurler climbs the hill") on KMOX and Bob Prince's gravelly calls in Pittsburgh on KDKA. Pictures in my mind.
That’s exactly what radio is all about. I used to fall asleep listening to Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Frank Messer call Yankees games when they were all we had on WIOD in Miami.
Part of my passion for Baseball is thanks to the radio. Incredibly, the Marlins organization, like almost everything, has practically destroyed the radio.
Your story always inspired me, Raul. Knowing that dedicated listeners like you were tuned in, literally around the world, was a great source of motivation every night.
Thanks to you, Dave and other professional and devote broadcaster.
Miss your voice.
Thank you, Michelle!
Great Post Glenn. YES I enjoy hearing baseball on the radio. I met you 2 years ago with my son in a marlins season ticket event. I think it was a season ticket member breakfast. I told you I'm a police officer for the Beach and on My drive back home would hear you on the radio doing play by play. Miss those days. Thanks for making My commute so enjoyable brother. God bless
Yes! Thank you so much. That’s the bond that can be developed between a broadcaster and listeners. Stories like this are what makes me happiest after 15 years with the Marlins.
I LOVE radio baseball! I watched baseball with my Daddy when I was a little girl, and came to radio as an adult. I loved you most, but Braves, Dodgers, Padres and Orioles are on my favorites list. There’s nothing quite like a baseball game from the hammock on a Sunday afternoon. You are part of the crowd because you can hear them too!
In the off season, I listen to classic games and I hear Ted Barber and Harry Carey and Vin Scully. The importance of radio baseball can’t be overstated. You can “see” the game even when you’re not able to see. Thank you for all your years with us. You are appreciated and missed.
You’re so right, Jackie. Baseball on the radio is the best. There’s nothing better than when a broadcaster paints the picture so you feel like you can see everything happening in the game. I love that you sometimes listen to classic games. I do the same thing!