Rosey Rowswell | |
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| Born | Albert Kennedy Rowswell February 1, 1884 Alton, Illinois, US |
| Died | February 6, 1955 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Years active | 1936–1954 |
| Organization | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Albert Kennedy "Rosey" Rowswell (February 1, 1884 – February 6, 1955) was an American radio sportscaster, best known for being the first full-time play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball club, for whom he worked exclusively during 19 consecutive seasons. Rowswell was affectionately dubbed "Rosey" by baseball people and revering fans alike.
Born in Alton, Illinois, Rowswell was raised in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where he developed a passion for baseball.[1]