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A Sportscasting Life-Bob Carpenter, Part 1

A Sportscasting Life-Bob Carpenter, Part 1

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Bob Carpenter was set to begin his 15th season as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Washington Nationals when spring training was shut down due to COVID-19. He graciously accepted a request to be the lead-off hitter for our new podcast.

-The evolution of his home run call
-Sheltering at home during the pandemic
-DH to the NL
-Baby shark and the Nats' title run
-Family history
-First job in broadcasting (Jonesboro, AR)
-Walking in Memphis with Rick Dees
-First job in minor league baseball (Tulsa Oilers)

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