Sherman Maxwell

1907–2008 (age 101)

sports broadcaster

Biography

Sherman Maxwell broke barriers as one of the first African American sports broadcasters, narrating games with warmth and knowledge at a time when many listeners had never heard a voice like his. His enthusiasm for baseball, especially the Negro Leagues, preserved their stories and gave these athletes the recognition they long deserved.

He remained a tireless advocate for fairness in sports coverage and inspired generations of broadcasters to pursue their dreams with integrity and pride.

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