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The history of sportscasting in America is rich and filled with great moments and great people. The American Sportscasters Association (ASA), through this website, endeavors to capture the greatness and to provide inspiration and guidance. Thank you for your interest in the American Sportscasters Association. We hope that you find your visit enjoyable and informative.

                -- Louis O. Schwartz, President & Founder

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.


"Top Stories"
Herb Score, former Voice of the Cleveland Indians &
ASA member, Dies - see In Memoriam
Dick Lynch, Longtime NY Giants Announcer, Dies- see In Memoriam
Bob Wolff Receives Curt Gowdy Media Award- see News
ASA Exclusive: An Interview with Tommy Lasorda, see Interviews
Atlanta Braves Announcer Skip Caray Dies- see In Memoriam
Bert Sugar Talks Sportscasting - see Articles
NY Yankees Broadcaster Bobby Murcer Dies- see In Memoriam
Dan Patrick Joins NBC, Reunites with Keith Olbermann-see News
Former NBC Sportscaster Charlie Jones Dies- see In Memoriam
ASA Hall of Famer Jim McKay Dies- see In Memoriam
Winners of 29th Annual Sports Emmy Awards Announced- see Articles
ASA President Visits with Tommy Lasorda at Dodgertown- see News
"Awesome Baby!" Dick Vitale Voted Into Basketball Hall - see Articles
Houston Rockets' Jim Foley Recovering from Surgery- see News
Run of Bucks Broadcasting Cardinals Come to an End- see Articles
Don Ohlmeyer Speaks Out, by Lou Schwartz- see Interviews
Legendary Steelers Announcer Myron Cope Dies - see In Memoriam
Dave Niehaus Wins 2008 Ford C. Frick Award- see News
Costas: Axing ‘Inside the NFL’ a ‘Boneheaded’ Move- see Articles
Dick Vitale Set to Return to ESPN for Duke-N.C. on Feb 6- see News
ESPN's Dana Jacobson Back on Air, Apologizes Again- see Articles
Stu Nahan, Longtime L.A. Sportscaster, Dies- see In Memoriam
ESPN's Dick Vitale Has Throat Surgery- see News
2008 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized- see Articles
Joe Nuxhall, ASA Member and Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster, Dies- see In Memoriam
Jim Kaat Thinks Joe Torre, Dodgers Are Perfect Fit- see News
Fan Balloting for Ford C. Frick Award to Start Nov. 1- see Articles
ASA Member Milo Hamilton Recovering After Heart Attack- see News
'Burn' Out at ESPN- see Articles
NY Yankee Legend & ASA Member Phil Rizzuto Dies- see In Memoriam
Bob Costas Speaks Out on Barry Bonds
on "TODAY" Show- see Articles
ABC's Robin Roberts Has Breast Cancer- see News
Bill Flemming, Former ABC Sportscaster, Dies- see In Memoriam
Dan Patrick to Leave ESPN After 18 Years on Air- see News
NBA Extends TV Deals with ESPN/ABC & TNT -see Articles
ASA's Gary McKillips featured in ABC/ESPN's "Ruffian"
to premiere June 9th- see News
The Lost Interview: Marty Glickman - see Interviews
NFL May Head Overseas With 17th Game- see Articles
THE NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY ANNOUNCES THE 28th ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY AWARD WINNERS- see News
Phoenix Suns and KTAR Radio Announce Dedication
of Al McCoy Media Center- see News
Keith Olbermann Returns to Football Duty with NBC- see Articles Legendary Minnesota Twins Broadcaster Herb Carneal Dies- see In Memoriam
Veteran New York Sportscaster Jerry Girard Dies- see In Memoriam
Ron Jaworski to Replace Joe Theismann on "MNF"- see News
Denny Matthews Wins Ford C. Frick Award- see News
Former New York Giant Tiki Barber Joins NBC- see Articles
Benny Parsons, ASA member and NASCAR announcer, Dies-
see In Memoriam
Jim Karvellas, Former New York Knicks Broadcaster, Dies-
see In Memoriam
New York Yankees Broadcaster Bobby Murcer
Undergoes Brain Surgery- see Articles
Bill Walton Named to the ASA's Board of Directors- see News
Casey Coleman, ASA Member & Longtime Cleveland Browns Announcer, Dies- see In Memoriam
"Malibu" Kelly Hayes Helps Al Michaels Stay Spot On- see Articles
Five Questions for John Madden- see Interviews
Dick Enberg Inducted into Indiana University's Athletics Hall of Fame- see News
Ernie Johnson, Fighting Cancer,Returns to TNT Studio- see Articles
Lesley Visser, Ian Eagle, Todd Ant and Bert Sugar
Honored at Bill Gallo Dinner- see News
Fox Fires Steve Lyons for Insensitive Comments- see Articles
Five Questions for Chris Berman- see Interviews
Golf Legend Byron Nelson Dies - see In Memoriam
Bill Raftery Wins Curt Gowdy Media Award- see News
Announcers Named for Sept. 11
"MNF" Doubleheader- see Articles
Gene Elston Receives Baseball Hall of Fame's
Ford C. Frick Award- see News
Lesley Visser to Receive Pro Football
Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Award- see News
Sports Broadcasting Tips for Radio Beginners- see Sportscasting Tips
Olczyk to Call NHL on NBC- see Articles
Big Ten Cuts Fox TV Deal- see News
5 Questions for Johnny Miller- see Interviews
Book on Mel Allen: How About That! - see News
Mike Tyson sets sites on Broadcasting -see Articles

Officers & Board of Directors

Dick Enberg (CBS Sports), Chairman of the Board
Louis O. Schwartz, President & Founder
Jon Miller (ESPN / Voice of the San Francisco Giants)
Jim Nantz (CBS Sports)
Bill Walton (ABC/ESPN)
Advisory Board

Marv Albert - TNT Sports & Westwood One Radio
Todd Ant, ABC Radio
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 - Sporting News Radio/Freelance Sportscaster
Jeannie Morris - Adventure Divas
Robin Roberts - ABC/ESPN
Bill Schweizer - Quinnipiac University/formerly of CBS Radio
Pat Summerall - Fox Sports
Lesley Visser - CBS Sports
Dick Vitale - ESPN


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