Fred Burns | |
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Born | Frederick William Burns July 7, 1860 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 21, 1923 Richmond, New York, U.S. | (aged 62)
Nationality | American |
Other names | "Silver-Tongue Fred" |
Occupation | public address announcer |
Years active | 1884-1904 |
Frederick William Burns (July 7, 1860 – June 21, 1923) was an American professional sports announcer. He is the earliest known sports announcer credited with creating the profession at the Staten Island Athletic Club games in 1884.[1]