Frank Herzog facts for kids

Frank Herzog is a well-known American sportscaster. He was famous for describing exciting sports games as they happened. From 1979 to 2004, he was the main voice for the Washington Redskins football team on the radio. He worked alongside other sports legends like Sam Huff and Sonny Jurgensen.

Herzog also used his voice for many other sports teams. He announced games for the Washington Bullets basketball team. He also covered Maryland Terrapins basketball and college football for the CBS network. Besides sports, he worked at TV stations in Washington, D.C., like WTOP, WJLA, and WUSA. He even had small roles in a few movies, such as State of Play in 2009. He retired from his job as a news anchor at WTOP radio in March 2010.

Frank Herzog's Career in Sports Broadcasting

Frank Herzog spent many years as a "play-by-play" announcer. This means he described every moment of a game live. He made listeners feel like they were right there watching the action. His voice became very familiar to fans of the Washington Redskins. He helped bring the excitement of football games into homes across the country.

Calling Games for Top Teams

Beyond the Redskins, Herzog shared his talent with other sports. He announced basketball games for the Washington Bullets. He also covered college sports, including basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. His voice was heard on the CBS network for both college football and basketball. This showed his wide range of knowledge in different sports.

Working in Television and Radio

Frank Herzog was not just a voice on the radio. He also worked on television in the Washington, D.C. area. He was part of the news teams at stations like WTOP, WJLA, and WUSA. This allowed him to share news and sports updates with a wider audience. He retired from his news anchoring role at WTOP radio in 2010.

Frank Herzog's Film Appearances

Even though he was best known for sports, Frank Herzog also appeared in a few movies. These were often small roles. It was a fun way for him to try something different.

Movies Featuring Frank Herzog

• Step Up (2006) - He played a character named Judge Milton.
• National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) - He had a small part as a character named Frank.
• State of Play (2009) - He played Congressman Johnson. This was his last movie role.