There are 6 article(s) tagged Tim McCarver:

• February 2023

  • Haltom: Remembering my hero and friend Tim McCarver

    “Tim McCarver became my favorite player not just because he was a great catcher, but also because he was from Memphis, my hometown.”

    By William Haltom February 26, 2023

  • Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams

    Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. 

    By Don Wade February 19, 2023

  • Hall of Fame announcer, Memphis native Tim McCarver dies at 81

    McCarver, a CBHS graduate, who became an All-Star catcher and World Series champion for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball broadcaster, died Thursday, Feb. 16.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 17, 2023

• April 2020

  • Hard-nosed but fair, Tom Nix created a lasting legacy at CBHS

    Legendary CBHS football coach Tom Nix, who died on Wednesday, is remembered by his former players as a caring disciplinarian. 

    By John Varlas April 23, 2020

• October 2019

  • First inductees of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame enjoy ‘special’ night

    From Keith Lee to equestrian Melanie Smith Taylor to the late duo of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Experience and Hall of Fame was recognized Thursday night.

    By Don Wade October 22, 2019

• April 2019

  • Obscure considerations for Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    The Memphis Sports Council faces a world of choices when considering the inaugural class of Hall of Famers who called the city home, or had varying degrees of ties to Memphis. 

    By Clay Bailey April 02, 2019