Folksy and warmth, the greatness of Ernie Harwell

Crafting the Call: Pirates announcer Joe Block, a Detroit native, joins us this week to appreciate legendary Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell

Ernie Harwell spent 55 years broadcasting Major League Baseball, starting with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948, then brief stints with the New York Giants and Baltimore Orioles, then ultimately spent 42 years as the legendary voice of the Detroit Tigers.

Known for his warmth and folksy style, Harwell became an inspiration for hundreds of broadcasters, inclu…