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.