In the late 40′s and early 50′s Max would take me to Wrigley Field with a portable radio. We would watch the ball game and listen to Bert Wilson broadcast the game at the same time. It was literally two different games.
On the field the batter would hit a high popup which an infielder would drift back on and slowly under, thumping his glove with his fist and make an easy catch. Meanwhile Bert would be screaming "a well hit ball high – it’s high -the wind is catching it – Jeffcoat is racing in to catch it – but – wait – Roy Smalley beats him to it and makes a wonderful diving catch."
For the folks at home his broadcast style certainly made the game far more enjoyable and he carried the excitement and joy of being at the park into the home. It also made for a lot of fun at the ball park.
