Graham McNamee
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Thomas Graham McNamee was an American radio broadcaster, the medium's most recognized national personality in its first international decade. He originated play-by-play sports broadcasting for which h
McNamee c. 1932
McNamee at the 1924 World Series
McNamee's star (lower left) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ford C. Frick Award
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The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually by the Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball". It is named for Ford C. Frick, former commission
Graham McNamee
…most recognized national personality in its first international decade. He originated play-by-play sports broadcasting for which he was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award by the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. Graham McNamee's father, John B. McNamee, was an attorney and legal advisor to President Grover Cleveland's…
Ford C. Frick, the award's namesake
Mel Allen, 1978 co-recipient
Harry Caray, 1989 recipient
Jaime Jarrín, 1998 recipient