For 42 seasons and more than 7,000 games, National Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Harwell was the voice of summer in Michigan, bringing the play-by-play action of the Detroit Tigers to life for generations of fans across the state. His warm delivery, poetic turns of phrase, and genuine love of the game made him one of the most beloved broadcasters in baseball history. In this program, Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, explores Harwell’s remarkable life and legendary career, reflecting on the public persona, storytelling style, and deep connection that endeared him to Michiganders for decades.
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