Bob Elson
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Robert Arthur Elson (March 22, 1904 – March 10, 1981[1]) was a pioneering American sportscaster who was the voice of the Chicago White Sox for all or parts of four decades. Known as "The 'Ol Commander", he broadcast an estimated 5,000 major league baseball games. In his prime, was among the leading play-by-play men in the game. In 1979, he received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame for his excellence and longevity in the industry.
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Bob Elson | |
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Born | Robert Arthur Elson (1904-03-22)March 22, 1904 |
Died | March 10, 1981(1981-03-10) (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Sports commentary career | |
Team(s) | Chicago White Sox (1929–42 and 1946–70) |
Genre | Play-by-play |
Sport | Major League Baseball |
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