12 Facts About Sherm Feller

Sherman Feller was an American musical composer and radio personality.

Sherm Feller was the public address announcer for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park for 26 years.

Sherm Feller graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School and then attended Suffolk College, where he began to study law, but left before graduating.

Sherm Feller decided he wanted to work in radio, beginning in Manchester, New Hampshire at WMUR.

Sherm Feller was the host of a live program from the station's Boston studio.

Sherm Feller served as the Fenway Park public address announcer for 26 years from 1967 until just before his death in early 1994.

Sherm Feller was known throughout baseball for his distinct voice, which was described as slow with a gravely, measured cadence.

Sherm Feller attributed his unique sound to the fact that he spoke without his dentures while calling a game.

Sherm Feller was closely associated with Fenway Park organist John Kiley during his public address announcing career.

Sherm Feller was known to be a particular favorite of current ESPN baseball broadcaster Jon Miller who, while serving as the Baltimore Orioles' broadcaster, often impersonated Sherm Feller, both on-air and over the Fenway Park public address system.

Sherm Feller married singer and actress Judy Valentine in 1945, and took an active role in promoting and managing her career.

Sherm Feller died suddenly at his home in Stoughton, Massachusetts of heart disease on January 27,1994, at the age of 75.