Clem McCarthy
American sports announcer
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history of radio broadcasting
- In radio: Sports
…in vocal quality was gravel-voiced Clem McCarthy, whose main interest was horse racing. McCarthy frequently covered the Kentucky Derby, memorably calling the victories of Seabiscuit and Whirlaway. McCarthy covered boxing as well, a highlight being his passionate description of Joe Louis’s victory over Max Schmeling in 1938. Also popular was…
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