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Harry Coyle (January 7, 1922 – February 19, 1996) was a sports television director who pioneered the on-air look of televised baseball games from the late 1940's to the late 1980's.[1]

In baseball, Coyle directed 36 World Series and 27 All-Star Games. He also directed numerous broadcasts in other sports, including 27 Rose Bowls and 12 U.S. Open golf championships.[1]

Early life

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Coyle was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and raised in nearby Paterson. After attending William Paterson University for two years,

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandomir, Richard (1996-02-21). "Harry Coyle, 74, TV Director; Pioneered Coverage of Baseball". New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
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