David J. Halberstam

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This article is about the radio sports announcer and executive. For the author and journalist, see David Halberstam.

David J. Halberstam (b. 7 October 1951) is the EVP/General Manager of Westwood One Sports. Previously, he was the play-by-play announcer for the Miami Heat and St. John's basketball.

Halberstam was fined $2500 for a remark he made in 1997 during a Miami Heat broadcast concerning Thomas Jefferson and slaves.[1][2] Halberstam's contract was subsequently not renewed.[3]

In 1999, Halberstam wrote Sports on New York Radio: A Play-by-Play History published by Masters Press.[4]

He currently resides in Florida.

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  1. ^ NY Times Article
  2. ^ Radio announcer fined $2,500 for 'slave' remark made during Miami Heat game - David Halberstam - Brief Article | Jet | Find Articles at BNET.com
  3. ^ http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/columnists/sfl-tjimusapr10,0,1636546.column?coll=sfla-features-col
  4. ^ Amazon.com: Sports on New York Radio: Books: David Halberstam

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