Jaime Jarrin links Dodgers to Spanish-speaking audience - Jarrin has gone from early slights to a 50-year broadcasting career that includes not only baseball but also covering the pope, White House visits and the slaying of Ruben Salazar.

He repeated the word several times over a lunch that lasted nearly three hours when describing his 50-year Hall of Fame career as the Spanish voice of the Dodgers.

He talked about how he came to the United States from Ecuador with $40 in his pocket on June 24, 1955, the anniversary of which will be celebrated this evening at Dodger Stadium before the Dodgers’ game against the Chicago White Sox. He talked about how he used to translate Vin Scully’s English-language broadcasts over the air from a studio in Pasadena. He talked about times he had to call games seated next to stadium loudspeakers or in places where his view of the field was obstructed.”*

Stumble it! | |

Other posts that may interest you

Dodgers to honor broadcaster Jaime Jarrín's 50th season - Spanish Voice of the Dodgers

Blogante News for Tuesday - June 24th, 2008

Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela to be honored at inaugural "Premios Deportes" sports awards today - "Premios Deportes" will air nationally on Univision Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m. ET/PT

Jose Contreras eliminating language barrier - Hurler mastering English to ease off-the-field transition - White Sox

Dodgers go heavy on Latino marketing - Latin-Know

Tejano Music returns to Austin Radio - KTXZ 1560 AM, 95.1 FM - Encino Broadcasting

Owner of Monterrey Sultanes looking to host Classic games - Baseball News

Richardson: Debate slighted Hispanics with English-only policy

Luis Maza is eager to take advantage of opportunity - Venezuelan is called up to the major leagues for the first time in 10-year professional career. - Los Angeles Dodgers

Oppenheimer: Pope is right to urge humane treatment for immigrants