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American Sportscasters Association
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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"
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
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Officers
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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)
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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
The American Sportscasters Association
225 Broadway, Suite 2030
New York, NY 10007
Email: LSchwa8918@aol.com
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