Dan Baker, legendary Philadelphia Phillies Public Address Announcer

Dan Baker, currently in his 51st season as the Philadelphia Phillies' public address announcer, joins the show today! Baker shares the story of his hiring by Bill Giles, aspects of his craft, his recent health issues and goals for the future (Hint: only two other PA announcers have served their MLB organizations longer...). Baker's tenure with the Phillies has included six World Series (1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, 2009 & 2022) and two All-Star Games (1976 & 1996). He has also worked professionally as the Philadelphia Eagles' PA announcer (1985-2014) including 3 NFC Championship Games (2002, 2003 & 2004) and for many years with Philadelphia Big 5 basketball & Drexel Men's basketball among other endeavors. Baker has spent his entire life in the Tri-State Area (born in Philadelphia, grew up in Mt. Ephraim, NJ, graduated from Audubon High School, achieved his undergraduate degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) & earned his master's degree at Temple University.  Sports clip: Rob Thomson (Manager, Philadelphia Phillies) MLB.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.