Fred Hoey | |
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Born | [1] | May 12, 1884
Died | November 17, 1949 | (aged 65)
Years active | 1925–1938 |
Sports commentary career | |
Team(s) | Boston Braves, Boston Red Sox |
Genre | Play-by-play |
Sport | Major League Baseball |
Employer | CBS Radio, Mutual |
Fred James Hoey (May 12, 1884 – November 17, 1949) was an American radio sports announcer who was the first full-time voice of Major League Baseball in Boston. Hoey called games for the Boston Braves during 1925–1938 and Boston Red Sox during 1927–1938.