By Saam
Byrum Saam | |
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| Born | Byrum Fred Saam Jr. September 11, 1914 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 2000 (aged 85) Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas Christian University University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Years active | 1934–1976 |
| Spouse | Anne Fitzpatrick
(m. 1939; died 1986) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Sports commentary career | |
| Team(s) | Philadelphia Athletics (1938–1954) Philadelphia Phillies (1939–1949; 1955–1976) |
| Genre | Play-by-play |
| Sport(s) | Major League Baseball NCAA football National Football League National Basketball Association |
Byrum Fred "By" Saam Jr. (September 11, 1914 – January 16, 2000) was an American sportscaster. He was best known as the first full-time voice of baseball in Philadelphia.