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In 1952, Schenkel was hired by the DuMont Television Network, for which he broadcast New York Giants football and hosted DuMont's Boxing From Eastern Parkway (1953–1954) and Boxing From St. Nicholas Arena (1954–56), replacing Dennis James as the network's primary boxing announcer.
Sep 12, 2005 · Chris Schenkel, whose versatility and genial style made him one of the most important sports broadcasters from the 1950's to the 1970's, died yesterday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort...
Here's a video retrospective of the illustrious career of legendary ABS sportscaster Chris Schenkel from June 6, 1997.
Learn about the life and career of Chris Schenkel, a versatile and respected sportscaster who called football, golf, bowling, and more for CBS and ABC. He was also a gentlemen, a storyteller, and a pioneer in live Olympic coverage.
Sep 12, 2005 · INDIANAPOLIS — Sportscaster Chris Schenkel, whose easygoing baritone won over fans during a more than six-decade broadcasting career in which he covered everything from bowling to the Olympics...
Chris Schenkel was a pioneer in sports television and radio, covering everything from bowling to the Olympics. He died in 2004 at age 82 after a long battle with emphysema.
One of the most popular and widely honored sports announcers in the United States, Schenkel became known as the voice of the Professional Bowlers Association tour as host of ABC-TV's PBA...
