Paul Olden facts for kids

Paul Olden is a famous voice in sports! He is the public address announcer for the New York Yankees baseball team. He has been doing this important job since 2009, when the Yankees moved to their new stadium.

Paul Olden's Career Journey

Starting Out in Sports

Paul Olden was born in Chicago in 1954. His family later moved to Los Angeles. He went to Dorsey High School and Los Angeles City College. Paul started his career as a radio and television announcer. He called games for many different sports teams.

He worked for baseball teams like the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, California Angels, and Cleveland Indians. He also announced for football teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Jets. Paul even worked for college teams like the UCLA Bruins and for ESPN.

A Memorable Moment

In 1978, Paul Olden was working at a radio station in Los Angeles. He asked the Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Tommy Lasorda, a question. The question was about a player named Dave Kingman, who had hit three home runs against the Dodgers that day. Manager Lasorda reacted very strongly to Paul's question. This moment became well-known in sports history.

Paul Olden also had a big role in the Super Bowl. He was the public address announcer for 13 Super Bowls in a row! This was from 1993 to 2005.

Announcing for the New York Yankees

Paul Olden became the New York Yankees' public address announcer in 2009. He took over from Jim Hall. Before Jim Hall, the legendary Bob Sheppard had been the Yankees announcer since 1951. Paul Olden continues to be the voice of the Yankees at their home games.