Posted by A. Isaac under Ernie Harwell, Ernie Harwell statue, Ernie Harwell vandalized
The statue of legendary baseball broadcaster Ernie Harwell has been vandalized at Comerica Park. In July, Detroit Tigers officials noticed that the bronze glasses perched on Harwell’s face had been stolen. Although, the organization is quick to point out that it was likely “a fan”, I’m more than willing to go ahead and call them ...
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Posted by A. Isaac under Detroit Tigers, Ernie Harwell
Detroit Tigers legend and hall of fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell has died today at the age of 92.
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Posted by A. Isaac under Detroit Tigers, Ernie Harwell
One of the greatest sports broadcasters of all-time and certainly one of Detroit most beloved sports figures Ernie Harwell thanked the fans and the Tigers for all they’ve given him in his life. At 91 years old, Harwell was recently diagnosed with an inoperable and incurable form of bile duct cancer. He asked the Tigers ...
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Posted by A. Isaac under Ernie Harwell, MLB, Tigers
Ernie Harwell, voice of the Detroit Tigers turns 90 years old on Friday. He was the broadcaster for the better part of 4 decades and finally called it quits in 2002. The man is a Detroit icon and his “The ball is loooong gone” call is legendary. Guyism pays tribute to Harwell with these videos. ...
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