Birthdate: November 27, 1916
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Died: August 5, 2002
Francis Dayle “Chick” Hearn was a legendary American sportscaster famous for his 41-year career as the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. His energetic style of broadcasting popularized phrases such as “slam dunk” and “no harm, no foul” in basketball commentary. Additionally, Hearn held the role of Lakers’ assistant general manager for seven years. Particularly noteworthy was his remarkable streak of broadcasting 3,338 consecutive Lakers games, underscoring his unwavering commitment and significant influence in the realm of sports broadcasting.
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