One of baseball’s finest and most beloved announcers, Ernie Harwell, passed away May 4, 2010 at his home in Novi, Michigan. He was 92. A Hall of Fame broadcaster, Ernie announced major league games for 55 years, 42 of those with the Detroit Tigers. He retired in 2002. Read the full story

Thanks, Ross, for that thoughtful and well-written piece. I treasure your friendship.

Ernie Harwell
Novi,Michigan

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Ross:

Ernie is a true gentleman and one of the most talented baseball announcers of all-time.

One of the most beloved baseball broadcasters this country has ever known learned recently that he has incurable cancer.

Yet, 91-year-old Ernie Harwell says when he heard the news he had a feeling of security and serenity, a feeling of acceptance because of his belief in Jesus and the Lord. Read the full story