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Hawk Harrelson Named Frick Award Finalist

The voice of the White Sox, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, was nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award, an honor bestowed upon a broadcaster for “major contributions to baseball.”

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November 1, 2019

The voice of the White Sox, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, was nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award, an honor bestowed upon a broadcaster for “major contributions to baseball.”

On Dec. 11, the Frick Award winner will be named. The ballot: @RedSox Joe Castiglione, @BlueJays Jacques Doucet, @Indians Tom Hamilton, @WhiteSox Ken Harrelson, @Cubs Pat Hughes, @RedSox Ned Martin, @Cardinals Mike Shannon and @RaysBaseball Dewayne Staats. https://t.co/ltPIWLjojr pic.twitter.com/HCFfFxBN0B
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) November 1, 2019

Whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny what Hawk has brought to the baseball community: incredible home run calls, unmatchable passion, and insurmountable fandom. Yes, he was biased. He was supposed to be. He announced for HIS team. Although he’s probably annoyed every viewer at one time or another, he has made an impact on every White Sox fan’s life. We use his “Hawkisms” daily. People from other cities know his notable home run calls. Hawk is one of a kind. He deserves this honor, and he should be Hall of Famer.

In case you needed a refresher, here are some of his best calls: