Ernie Harwell turns 90!

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Ernie Harwell turns 90! Jan 25, 2008 21:45:06 GMT -5

Post by gatekeeper on Jan 25, 2008 21:45:06 GMT -5

Happy 90th Birthday to Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers radio broadcaster, Ernie Harwell.

This guy is awesome. One of the best broadcasters in the history of sports. Jim Rome had him on a few moths ago and Rome just raved about how great Harwell is.

I grew up listening to this guy and he was synonymous with Tiger baseball. His famous, "And it's LOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNGGGGGGG GONE!" was awesome.

Anyone who lives to see 90 deserves a hardy congratulations!

Thanks for the memories, Ernie!

Already immortalized at Comerica Park:

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Ernie Harwell turns 90! Jan 25, 2008 23:19:16 GMT -5

Post by Trent Lawless on Jan 25, 2008 23:19:16 GMT -5

I haven't had the chance to hear much of Harwell over the years (at least for just calling a regular old game), but I can appreciate his skill at a deceptively difficult job. His type of broadcaster is a dying breed. Happy birthday Ernie!

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Ernie Harwell turns 90! Jan 26, 2008 17:10:56 GMT -5

Post by GOODZILLA on Jan 26, 2008 17:10:56 GMT -5

matt said:

The greatest announcer ever in any sport. Period.

What does Bryant Gumble have to do with any of this? ;D

In all honesty though, Ernie Harwell is, without question, the best there is, best there was, and best there ever will be. He is the Kevin Nash of baseball commentators.

I don't know how I missed this thread yesterday, but I guess I just stood there like a house on the side of the road and watched it go by. (A fan from Mount Clemons got that one).

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Matt Legend Ensor: Martian Defense Fighter Posts: 2,887	Ernie Harwell turns 90! Jan 26, 2008 21:26:16 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Matt on Jan 26, 2008 21:26:16 GMT -5 azfan said: matt said: The greatest announcer ever in any sport. Period. What does Vin Sully have to do with this? Ernie > Vin
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azfan Superstar! Carrying the GWF torch in the desert Posts: 900	Ernie Harwell turns 90! Jan 26, 2008 23:21:50 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by azfan on Jan 26, 2008 23:21:50 GMT -5 Happy Birthday Ernie.
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