- Ernie Harwell

- Bob Harris

In this 2006 audio segment, Ernie Harwell, the legendary voice of baseball, shares his experiences from his early broadcasting career with the New York Giants and the Baltimore Orioles, prior to his iconic tenure with the Detroit Tigers. Known for his warm, eloquent delivery and deep connection with baseball fans, Harwell’s recounting of his time with these two teams offers a rare insight into the formative years of his illustrious career. The clip provides a glimpse into Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century, through the eyes of one of its most eloquent narrators. At this point, Harwell had been retired, yet his narratives and memories continued to resonate with a sense of timelessness and passion for the game.

Reflecting on the period before he became synonymous with Detroit baseball, Harwell discusses the distinct atmospheres, key players, and memorable games associated with the Giants and Orioles. His tenure with these teams laid the foundation for a broadcasting career that would endear him to millions of fans and leave an indelible mark on the sport. This segment is not just a trip down memory lane but a masterclass in the history and evolution of baseball broadcasting. It showcases the early stages of a career that would profoundly influence how the sport was experienced by fans around the world.

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- 1969 MLB Standings

- Sunday, May 11, 1969

- Start Time: 1:15 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 18,572

- Venue: Wrigley Field

- Radio Announcers

- Russ Hodges

- Bill Thompson

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- Starting Lineups

- 1969 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - CF - Bobby Bonds

- 2 - 3B - Bobby Etheridge

- 3 - 1B - Jim Davenport

- 4 - LF - Ken Henderson

- 5 - C - Jack Hiatt

- 6 - RF - Bob Burda

- 7 - 2B - Don Mason

- 8 - SS - Hal Lanier

- 9 - P - Ray Sadecki

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- 1969 Chicago Cubs

- 1 - SS - Don Kessinger

- 2 - 2B - Glenn Beckert

- 3 - LF - Billy Williams

- 4 - 3B - Ron Santo

- 5 - 1B - Ernie Banks

- 6 - C - Randy Hundley

- 7 - RF - Jim Hickman

- 8 - CF - Adolfo Phillips

- 9 - P - Ken Holtzman