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Red Barber (born February 17, 1908, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.—died October 22, 1992, Tallahassee, Florida) was the homespun radio and television announcer for the Cincinnati Reds (1934–39), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939–53), and New York Yankees (1954–66) professional baseball teams.
Oct 23, 1992 · Oct. 23, 1992 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. Red Barber, one of the most influential figures in early major league baseball broadcasting and the voice of the Brooklyn Dodgers in their heyday,...
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Perching in his beloved “Catbird Seat,” Red Barber always called it like he saw it. “Get to the park early. Do your homework. Be prepared. Be accurate. He was a stickler for that,” said Vin Scully, speaking about his mentor Barber – the long-time voice of the Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers and Yankees.
Walter Lanier "Red" Barber was an American sports announcer and author. Nicknamed "The Ol' Redhead", he was primarily identified with broadcasts of Major League Baseball, calling play-by-play across four decades with the Cincinnati Reds (1934–1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939–1953), and New York Yankees (1954–1966).
Oct 23, 1992 · Red Barber, the Mississippi-born broadcaster whose distinctive Southern twang still echoes as the unmistakable voice of the Brooklyn Dodgers, died yesterday at the Tallahassee Memorial Regional...
PLAY-BY-PLAY SPORTSCASTER. Red Barber’s first play-by-play job in baseball came in 1934 with the Cincinnati Reds. A year later, he broadcast his first of 13 World Series. Barber is famous for his coverage of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees.
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Oct 22, 1992 · Red Barber and Mel Allen were the first recipients of the Ford C. Frick Award. From his beloved perch in the "Catbird Seat," Barber established hallmarks of excellence in baseball broadcasting. A native of Columbus, Mississippi, he launched his distinguished major league announcing career in Cincinnati in 1934.
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