Tag: Ernie Johnson

Grave Story: Pete Van Wieren (1944-2014)

~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 1 Comment

Here lies Pete Van Wieren, aka “The Professor,” who was one-third of one of the most influential broadcast booths in baseball history. He, along with Ernie Johnson Sr. and Skip Caray, were the voices of the Atlanta Braves during their time on TBS. Between his work on television and radio, Van Wieren called Braves games … Continue reading Grave Story: Pete Van Wieren (1944-2014)

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Grave Story: Ernie Johnson (1924-2011)

~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 4 Comments

Here lies Ernie Johnson, a beloved member of the Atlanta Braves family. In his playing days, he was a pretty good relief pitcher. However, he made his fame as an announcer for the Atlanta Braves for decades, taking Braves fandom nationwide thanks to the TBS superstation. Johnson played for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1950, 1952-58) and … Continue reading Grave Story: Ernie Johnson (1924-2011)