Warner Wolf

About

Warner William Wolf (born November 11, 1937) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster, perhaps best known as a local news sports anchor in Washington, D.C., and New York City, and for his catchphrase “Let’s go to the videotape!” He was also known for referring to the “foul pole” as the ”fair pole.”

Wolf was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Rosemary and Jack Wolf. His father, an actor and comedian who briefly worked as a member of Ted Healy’s “stooge” act, was Jewish and his mother converted to Judaism. His earliest experience in broadcasting was on the intercom system of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., in the 1950s. His upbeat, entertaining patter that was to become his trademark made his sports report a welcome treat for the kids. During this period he worked part-time at Baker’s Shoe Store downtown, as a salesman. Many customers must have been puzzled at the ballpark hawker’s refrain of, “Get your hot dogs, get your hot doggies here” coming from the back storeroom. He was simply entertaining the staff and the customers, something he was to continue throughout his long career.
Wolf began as a radio broadcaster on April…