Mel Allen
American sports announcer (1913-1996) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 83
Mel Allen was an American sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees. During the peak of his career in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, Allen was arguably the most prominent member of his profession, his voice familiar to millions.
Mel Allen is read about 107 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 21 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Years after his death, he is still promoted as having been "The Voice of the Yankees."
Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1996 · aged 83
