 |
About Us
The American Sportscasters
Association (ASA) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing the
work of our member sportscasters. In addition, we are a resource of information
and guidance for those interested in becoming a sportscaster. ASA, founded
in 1980, always encourages the highest standards of ethics, integrity and
professional conduct.
Through the ASA Hall of Fame and the Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner,
we proudly recognize the achievements of outstanding sportscasters by honoring
the Hall of Fame inductee, the Sportscasters of the Year, along with other
honorees. Some of the awards presented are: Sports Legend, Sports Personality,
Humanitarian Award and the International Sportscaster of the Year. In addition,
ASA publicly honors other notable individuals who have had an impact on
society and the world of sports.
The Graham McNamee Award is presented to a former sportscaster who has achieved
excellence in another field of endeavor. The first time this award was presented
was in 1984 to President Ronald Reagan.The Mel Allen Service Award is presented
to an individual who shows outstanding leadership in public service. The
first time this award was presented was in 1998 to Ronald M. Shapiro.
The ASA Hall of Fame
memorialized the illustrious careers of those who gave voice to sports
history's greatest moments. The Hall of Fame was officially opened on
February 26, 1998, and was located in the MCI National Sports Gallery
in Washington, D.C. It featured rare memorabilia, the greats on interactive
display, and it traced the history of sports broadcasting since its inception
in the early 1920's. A popular attraction allowed fans to recreate early
radio broadcasts from a scrolling LED board or dial their favorite sportscasters'
most famous calls.
(The 25,000 sq. ft.
National Sports Gallery located in the MCI Center in Washington, D.C.,
was officially closed in 2000 to make room for office space.)
The ASA is actively
pursuing a new space in which to house its Hall of Fame.
|
Officers
& Board of Directors |
|
Dick Enberg (CBS Sports), Chairman of the Board
Louis O. Schwartz, President & Founder
Curt Gowdy (ABC Sports), Vice President
Jon Miller (ESPN / Voice of the San Francisco Giants)
Jim Nantz (CBS Sports)
Don Dunphy (Voice of Boxing)
deceased 1998
Jack Brickhouse (Voice of the Chicago Cubs)
deceased 1998
|
Advisory
Board |
Marv Albert - MSG Network, TNT Sports & Westwood One Radio
Len Clark, University of Evansville
Scott Clark - WABC-TV Sports Anchor
Bob Costas - NBC & HBO Sports
Donna de Varona - formerly of ABC Sports
Merle Harmon - ABC/NBC Baseball Announcer, retired
Tommy Heinsohn - Fox Sports/Boston Celtics
Gary McKillips - Georgia State University
Jeannie Morris - Adventure Divas
Bob Murphy - New York Mets (retired)
Robin Roberts - ABC/ESPN
Bill Schweizer - ESPN Radio/New Haven Ravens
Pat Summerall - Fox Sports (retired)
Lesley Visser - CBS Sports
Dick Vitale - ESPN
Bill Walton - ABC Sports & ESPN
ASA Contact Information
The American Sportscasters Association
225 Broadway - Suite 2030
New York, NY 10007
Tel: 212-227-8080 Fax: 212-571-0556
E-Mail: LSchwa8918@aol.com
To E-Mail the ASA, Please Click Here
|
©2003
American Sportscasters Association, Inc. |
|
|
