I've spent enough time listening to sports radio over the years. The personality that hooked me on sports radio was Ken Beatrice.
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Ken Beatrice picture from the Washington Post.
Ken was a radio personality in the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. His show was among the very first sports radio shows I listened to in my early teens. Ah to here him say "You're next" as he took sports questions from callers. Sure, he might talk over a caller. He might repeat something over and over to drive his point home. It was all part of his style. Ken Beatrice entertained.
Here is part one of a three part career spanning interview..
Here is a tribute to Ken when he retired in 2000 from The Washington City Paper. The article is fitting for a second read with his passing.
He was a sports talk innovator, pioneer, and one of the best sports show host I have listened to in my life time. No one in my opinion has come close.
Prayers and thoughts to his family and may he rest in peace.
![](http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_606w/WashingtonPost/Content/Blogs/the-state-of-nova/201106/Photos/kbeatrice2.jpg?uuid=MtrtepYDEeCNSUYjtfbSrw)
Ken Beatrice picture from the Washington Post.
Ken was a radio personality in the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. His show was among the very first sports radio shows I listened to in my early teens. Ah to here him say "You're next" as he took sports questions from callers. Sure, he might talk over a caller. He might repeat something over and over to drive his point home. It was all part of his style. Ken Beatrice entertained.
Here is part one of a three part career spanning interview..
He was a sports talk innovator, pioneer, and one of the best sports show host I have listened to in my life time. No one in my opinion has come close.
Prayers and thoughts to his family and may he rest in peace.
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