Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín was inducted by Orel Hershiser into the Museum of Broadcast Communications’ Radio Hall of Fame at the Omni Nashville in Nashville, Tenn.
Jarrín is part of a 2024 class that included Lee Harris, Mary McCoy, Phil Hendrie, Matt Siegel, Barry Mayo, Kraig T. Kitchin, and Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase (as a duo).
A panel of over 900 industry professionals voted to select six inductees, while the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee chose two additional inductees.
Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Lon Helton served as the master of ceremonies, while Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chairmen Kitchin and Dennis Green delivered the opening remarks.
Jarrín began calling Dodgers games in 1959, which was the team’s second season in Los Angeles. Over the course of his Hall of Fame career, he called three perfect games, nearly two-dozen no-hitters, 26 All-Star Games and 29 World Series.
His honors include the Ford C. Frick Award from the Hall of Fame in 1998 and induction into the Dodgers’ Ring of Honor in 2018. Jarrín retired from broadcasting in 2022 but remains with the team as an ambassador.
Vin Scully also is a member of the Radio Hall of Fame, receiving induction in 1995.
The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991.
Dodgers honored Jaime Jarrín & more employees
Earlier this month, the Dodgers paid tribute to Jarrín and nearly 80 employees with 25 or more years of service. Jarrín is in his 66th year with the organization.
“Representing the Dodgers mainly within the Latino community,” Jarrín said at the time of his retirement. “They have asked me to be with them, so I’m going to stay for two years. They wanted me for more than two years, but let’s see.
“I’m sure my love for the Dodgers is not going to end this year. After 64 years, I’ve really fallen in love with baseball and the Dodgers. They have been great with me. They have supported me, they have given me an opportunity. The Dodgers always were behind me.
“They treated me with respect. One thing I can tell you is I have never had any problem with anybody. I have been very fortunate to have really professional colleagues. They have been great.”
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