Dave Niehaus
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David Arnold Niehaus (February 19, 1935 – November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death after the 2010 season. In 2008, the National Baseball Hall of Fame awarded Niehaus the Ford C. Frick Award, the highest honor for American baseball broadcasters. Among fans nationwide and his peers, Niehaus was considered to be one of the greatest sportscasters in history.
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Dave Niehaus | |
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Born | David Arnold Niehaus (1935-02-19)February 19, 1935 Princeton, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 2010(2010-11-10) (aged 75) Bellevue, Washington, U.S. |
Sports commentary career | |
Team(s) | Seattle Mariners (1977–2010) California Angels (1969–1976) |
Sport(s) | Baseball, basketball, football |
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