Warner William Wolf (born November 11, 1937 in Washington, D.C.) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster, perhaps best known as a local news sports anchor in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Wolf's earliest experience in broadcasting was on the intercom system of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. in the 1950s. His upbeat, entertaining patter that was to become his trademark made his sports report a welcome treat fo...
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Warner William Wolf (born November 11, 1937 in Washington, D.C.) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster, perhaps best known as a local news sports anchor in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Wolf's earliest experience in broadcasting was on the intercom system of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. in the 1950s. His upbeat, entertaining patter that was to become his trademark made his sports report a welcome treat for the kids. During this period he worked part time at Baker's Shoe Store downtown, as a salesman. Many customers must have been puzzled at the ball park hawker's refrain of, "Get your hot dogs, get your hot dogies here" coming from the back store room. He was simply entertaining the staff and the customers, something he was to continue throughout his long career.
Wolf began as a radio broadcaster on April 1, 1961, doing news, weather, and sports for WLSI-AM in Pikeville, Kentucky under the name Ken Wolf. He then moved on to radio jobs in...
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