Arch McDonald

Arch Linn McDonald Sr. (May 23, 1901 – October 16, 1960) was an American radio sportscaster who served as the play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball's Washington Senators from 1934 to 1956, with the exception of 1939, when he broadcast the New York Yankees and New York Giants.

This article is about the Washington Senators sportscaster. For the Boston broadcaster, see Arch MacDonald. For other people with a similar name, see Archibald Macdonald.
Arch McDonald
McDonald at WJSV
Born(1901-05-23)May 23, 1901
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 1960(1960-10-16) (aged 59)
Resting placeSuitland, Maryland
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSports announcer
SpouseCynthia Handley
Children3
AwardsFord C. Frick Award (1999)
Sports commentary career
Team(s)Washington Senators (1934–38, 1940–56)
New York Yankees & New York Giants (1939)
GenrePlay-by-play
SportMajor League Baseball
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