Lou Palmer
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Lou Palmer in Newark, New Jersey
is a former sports broadcaster.
Palmer was an employee at ESPN
from 1978, one year before the All Sports Network
started on cable television. Covered many top sports events and was a Sports Center Anchor and Reporter. Left ESPN in 1985. Was one of the original studio anchors at WFAN
, New York
, the nation's first All Sports Radio Station. Lou currently lives in Wellington, Florida
, a suburb of West Palm Beach
, where he runs an Adult Amateur Baseball League (founded 1992), now in its 20th year and 39th season. Also a Public Address Announcer for Florida State League
games in Jupiter, Florida
and Port St. Lucie, Florida
, and works in several baseball
tournaments for NABA (National Adult Baseball Association
). Official scorer in spring training games for the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998. Played college baseball at Seton Hall University
, South, NJ and professionally in farm systems of the New York Giants
and Chicago White Sox
.
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
is a former sports broadcaster.
Palmer was an employee at ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
from 1978, one year before the All Sports Network
All Sports Network
All Sports Network a 24-hour Pan Asian sports channel featuring exclusive coverage of major American sports and other events from around the world including the U.S...
started on cable television. Covered many top sports events and was a Sports Center Anchor and Reporter. Left ESPN in 1985. Was one of the original studio anchors at WFAN
WFAN
WFAN , also known as "Sports Radio 66" or "The FAN", is a radio station in New York City. The station broadcasts on a clear channel and is owned by CBS Radio...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, the nation's first All Sports Radio Station. Lou currently lives in Wellington, Florida
Wellington, Florida
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, a suburb of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and is the most populous city in and county seat of Palm Beach County, the third most populous county in Florida with a 2010 population of 1,320,134. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida...
, where he runs an Adult Amateur Baseball League (founded 1992), now in its 20th year and 39th season. Also a Public Address Announcer for Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
games in Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 39,328. The estimate population for 2009 is 50,606. As of 2006, the population had grown to 50,028, according to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research....
and Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called...
, and works in several baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
tournaments for NABA (National Adult Baseball Association
National Adult Baseball Association
The National Adult Baseball Association is an adult, semi-professional baseball organization, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It offers competitive and recreational baseball for players in over 125 leagues in over 40 U.S. states. Over 25,000 player-members participate.The NABA is organized into...
). Official scorer in spring training games for the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998. Played college baseball at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
, South, NJ and professionally in farm systems of the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
and Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
.