Barber, Walter Lanier (Red)

1908 - Walter Lanier Barber was born 17th of February in  Columbus, Mississippi.

1934-1938 - He broadcast for the Reds.

1935 - Announcer for the first televised baseball game in history, a Reds vs. Dodgers double header.

1939-1953 - Switched to the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he became known as "The Voice of the Dodgers.

1954 - Barber became broadcaster for the New York Yankees.

1966 - He made the faux pas of informing listeners the true crowd size in the stadium: 413.

         - Barber retired from baseball broadcasting.

         - Wrote several books, including his autobiography.

1978 - He was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award.

1981 - Barber made weekly contributions to National Public Radio's Morning Edition program.

1984 - Awarded as Polk Award Career Award.

1992 - He died 22nd of October in Tallahassee, Florida.

1995 - Barber was awarded as Radio Hall of Fame.    

• "Baseball is dull only to dull minds."