Bill King is the newest Athletic to enter the Hall of Fame. Chosen as this year’s Ford C. Frick award winner, King enters The Hall for his excellence in broadcasting. Finally!
King passed away unexpectedly in 2005 after a long career in the Bay Area, many teams benefiting from his insightful commentating amidst broadcasting play by plays. When Bill broadcast, you could see every movement. He’d mention things that fans wouldn’t normally consider (an umpire’s glance, a manager’s deviation from a pattern, slight movements in the bullpen). Like many, I loved listening to games more than watching them on TV in part because I learned so much.