Happy Birthday Ernie Harwell – Detroit’s Treasure

Today (Jan 25th) is the birthday of our very own Ernie Harwell. For so many of us, his was a voice of comfort – the sound of being home. Hot…

Jim O'Brien

Updated Jan 25, 2023 4:51 AM EST

DETROIT – JULY 21: Hall of Fame broadcaster, Ernie Harwell tips his cap as he receives a standing ovation from the crowd in this, his last season at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on July 21, 2002. The Twins dfeated the Tigers 4-2. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

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Today (Jan 25th) is the birthday of our very own Ernie Harwell. For so many of us, his was a voice of comfort - the sound of being home. Hot dogs and beer at Tiger stadium on a warm summer day. Ernie was a treasure who'll never be forgotten:

There was that moment in 1990 when the Tigers made a REALLY bad move and fired Ernie - Bill Bonds was having NONE of it. One of the greatest openings to a newscast ever.

And talking about Ernie wouldn't be complete without "The Voice of The Turtle"

Jim O'BrienEditor

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.

Happy Birthday Ernie Harwell – Detroit’s Treasure

Today (Jan 25th) is the birthday of our very own Ernie Harwell. For so many of us, his was a voice of comfort – the sound of being home. Hot…

Jim O'Brien

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