1977 05 24 Angels at Tigers Classic Baseball Radio (Ernie Harwell) 

Must’ve been a thunderstorm hear the lightning crackle over the radio every so often reminds me of my childhood listening to these legends on WJR on the kitchen radio of my parents house in South Lyon. Sounds of summer love these broadcasts on RU-vid

I just lost my dad two days ago and did a search for tiger baseball on the radio in the 70s and 80s and found myself here. This voice takes me back to my childhood, my dad working around the house or in the garage or yard while listening to the Tigers. Thank you for posting this.

I LOVE IT! My dad always said he knew it was summer when he heard Ernie Harwell's voice.

Last night I fell asleep listening to Ernie and Paul call a 1977 night game from Tiger Stadium. It felt good to be 12 years old again. Thanks for posting.

Ernie and Paul. Voices like butter and honey. My favorites! Thank you so so much. These are all special to me.

Love that the commercials were left in, it really enhances the experience!

It was a blast listening to the Tigers. I listened to them a lot. Brings back visions of sitting by my radio. Those voices are forever etched in my meory bank.

Both Paul Carey and Ernie Harwell were 100% gentlemen. Had the pleasure of meeting them both and they were as nice as can be. Both men are in Baseball Heaven now...they were a joy to listen to. In 1977 I was a young 23 and visited the park from time to time. The Tigers were beginning to re-furbish the seats at the stadium, taking out the old green wooden seats and replacing them with blue and orange plastic seats. Also, box seats became bolted down seats as the Tigers used to have empty sections where high back seats were moved into rows by Ushers near the field, These were the box seats. Starting in 1978, the box seas were both row and seat assigned.

This has put a tear in my eye , if you grew up in Michigan and lived it than im sure that you get it, special place in my heart

I can go to sleep listening to Ernie he has a relaxing voice

Paul Carey's voice was so relaxing.

Even though I was a Twins fan, I thought those Tigers were a terrific, fun team to watch. I vaguely recall seeing rookies Alan Trammel and Lou Whitaker play that year; they made their debut the same day (Sept. 9) vs the Red Sox. Whitaker went 3-5 with a double, Trammel 2-3. Just a great combo, Whitaker should be in the Hall of Fame by now. I was at the 1985 All Star game in Minneapolis when he had to wear a vendor’s replica Tigers uniform top, as he didn’t pack his in his luggage before leaving the airport in Detroit, left it in his car there.

Happy Birthday to your Dad. I miss mine very much too. When this game was played - I was 2 weeks from HS graduation

Love the lightning static. That was so much a part of nighttime Tiger games on AM back then.

Thank you!

It sounds like your dad was my dad's age, he just died Thanksgiving Day this past year, age 90. We can both be grateful they lived good long lives, it sounds like yours was as great as mine! I would have been nine, almost 10 when this game was played, the absolute prime of my childhood in Livonia Michigan. The best childhood anyone could ask for, all thanks to Jesus, and the wonderful parents he gave me! God bless you!

I lived in Michigan as a kid (1970's) and always listened to the Tigers on the radio. I remember staying up late at night and listening to my transistor radio under the covers when the Tigers were on road trips to the west coast. I always got a kick out of Ernie's "There's a souvenir for a fan from (insert name of some small town in Michigan)!" I always wondered how he knew where they were from , ha ha.

Bless your fathers soul. Hold those memories dear and pass on all the wonderful things we learned from our elders.

From Connecticut, my radio could pick up WJR only after dark, usually several innings into the game. But by 1984, I could tell if the Tigers were winning or losing simply from the tone and rhythm of Ernie’s voice. I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie during spring training in the early 1990s. All the wonderful things you’ve heard about Ernie are absolutely true. What a gem of a human being.

I will never forget Ernie & Paul. They practically raised me from a little guy into my teens. Summer days lying in the grass with my transistor POS radio. It's my safe place!!

I randomly ran into this channel, thanks for all the downloads. This is relaxing to listen to. I was born in 1977..and always wish I could have seen the Cincinnati Reds in person in the mid to late 70s.

Sorry to hear about your father. Glad you have so many great memories with him.

Nolan Ryan vs. John Hiller.⚾️⚾️

Listened to Merle Harmon-Bob Uecker broadcast of Brewers @ Orioles on Milwaukee's WTMJ-AM 620 that night of TU 5/24/77. Chicagoland-based Orioles fan then (age 10) as now. Interesting times for Angels who were no-hit by Dennis Eckersley six days after this on Memorial Day evening.

Umpires HP Larry Barnett 1B Jim Evans 2B Vic Voltaggio 3B Marty Springstead (Crew Chief)

Ernie Harwell (PBP) & Paul Carey (C) 1-3/7-9 Carey (PBP) & Harwell (C) 4-6

54:35 LaBatt’s Baseball⚾️ Trivia Game!

Ernie rules!!!!

2:16:10 New LaBatt’s Baseball⚾️ Trivia Game!

I don’t smoke but somehow, more as incense, a lit cigarette would really add to the nostalgia.

Hi CBOTR. Do you have a website where we can go to to view all of your games?

It will never be like that again we had fantastic announcer's. I dont even know who tigers radio guys are now baseball is toatal garbage now !!!

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