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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

As you know, Red Barber was the voice of the Dodgers for many years and if a Yankee game wasn't on,
then I'd listen to Red on the Dodger's station (or on WOR TV Channel 9). Then, he joined Mel Allen on the
Yankees' station. I never understood why the Dodgers "dumped" Red, it was their loss and the Yankees gain.

In 1957 "The Scooter" Rizzuto joined this broadcasting team and the "play-by-play" entertainment got even
better. But, I never forget the Dizzy Dean days in the early '50s.....he was quite the character to listen to,
and watch on TV in the broadcast booth.

Thanks for asking and thanks for suggesting the tapes.

TED Z