Russ Winnie | |
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| Born | August 17, 1906 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1956 (aged 49) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sports commentator |
| Years active | 1929–1946 |
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| Genre | Play-by-play |
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| Employer | WTMJ |
Russell Griffith Winnie (August 17, 1906 – March 30, 1956) was an American sports commentator. A pioneer in his field, he was the first broadcaster for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL), announcing their games for WTMJ from 1929 to 1946. He also announced games for the Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball teams, as well as for the minor league Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.