March 28, 20251 yr With yesterday's tribute to Bill Melton before the broadcast it reminded me that I saw where former Sox broadcaster Bill Mercer passed away a few days ago at the age of 98. He was a broadcasting staple in Texas for decades including doing the Cowboys and Rangers when they first moved from Washington D.C. but he worked with Harry Caray on Sox broadcasts in the early 1970's. He had a good sense of humor. Had the chance to do a long interview with him in 2010. Bill didn't just do sports, he was on the scene for the JFK assassination in 1963 and was the reporter who told Oswald he was being officially charged with his murder.
March 28, 20251 yr Yesterday Carmen and Jerko mentioned Melton, Wells, and Farmio. I miss those guys so much. After the game I watched Chuck and Ozzie and cherished every minute.
March 28, 20251 yr Author 2 hours ago, kba said: As a reporter in Texas, he also witnessed the assassination of JFK. See my original thread post.
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