Tuesday, May 4, 2010

RIP, Ernie Harwell

Longtime Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell died Tuesday after a months-long battle with cancer. He was 92.

Hearing him call a game was always a pleasure. In my real job, I had the chance to talk with or meet folks like Jack Buck, Milo Hamilton, Lindsey Nelson and Pete Van Wieren.

I never got that privilege with Ernie, but because we share a common faith (Christianity) I look forward to having an opportunity one day.

Here's a clip where he speaks with writer Mitch Albom. From all indications, this public Ernie Harwell was the same one you got in private.
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