Joseph W. Hasel Explained

Joseph W. Hasel (October 28, 1906 – July 16, 1996)[1] was a broadcaster who, among many other activities, interviewed Babe Ruth for Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. Hasel attended Cheshire Academy, and donated his archives to the school. The materials include an interview with Babe Ruth.[2] [3]

Hasel also attended Columbia University for two years, and at one point, broadcast their football games.[4] He also broadcast New York Giant games for radio station WNEW.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph "Joe" Hasel (1906-1996) - Find A Grave.... 2021-03-12. www.findagrave.com. en.
  2. Web site: Long-Lost Babe Ruth Interview Discovered In Prep School Archives . NPR: All Things Considered . Radio News Report . 22 February 2018 . 22 February 2018.
  3. Web site: 1794 Magazine Vol. 3.2: The Entertainment Issue. 2021-03-12. Issuu. 29 June 2018 . en.
  4. Web site: Columbia Daily Spectator 27 October 1938 — Columbia Spectator. 2021-03-12. spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu.
  5. Web site: Lot Detail - 1962/63 NFL Season Pass Pair, Issued To Joe Hasel of WNEW. 2021-03-12. loveofthegameauctions.com.