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Donald Earle Clement [1] (March 29, 1929 – December 12, 1993) [2] was an American ice hockey announcer.
Earle, who got his start broadcasting high school hockey games on radio, called Boston Bruins games on WSBK-TV from 1967-1971.
From 1971-1977, Earle served as a second play by play announcer/analyst with the Philadelphia Flyers on WTAF alongside Gene Hart. [3]
Most of Earle's career was spent with various New England radio stations, including WAAB, WOKW, and WKOX but he also worked in St. Petersburg, Florida, New York City, and at Philadelphia's WCAU. He also was the sports director at WGGB-TV, Channel 40 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He died in the Springfield suburb of Westfield.
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The NHL Network (1975–79) Related programs Related articles NHL Network (Canada) • NHL Network (United States) • Hughes Television Network • History of the NHL on United States television • Stanley Cup Finals television ratingsCommentators Key figures Don Awrey • Marv Albert • Curt Bennett • Bill Chadwick • Terry Crisp • Fred Cusick • Ted Darling • Don Earle • Phil Esposito • Stan Fischler • Eddie Giacomin • Jim Gordon • Gene Hart • Bobby Hull • Steve Jensen • Dan Kelly • Jiggs McDonald • George Michael • Stan Mikita • Bobby Orr • Glenn Resch • Tim Ryan • Dick Stockton • Garry UngerStanley Cup Finals All-Star Game 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979Super Series 1976 (Flyers-Red Army game)Categories:- 1930 births
- 1993 deaths
- National Hockey League broadcasters
- Boston Bruins sportscasters
- Philadelphia Flyers broadcasters
- Sports in Boston, Massachusetts
- Sports in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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