Background
McConnell, Joseph Fredrick was born on March 10, 1939 in Rochester, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Wilson and Josephine (Rowe) McConnell.
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Joseph Fredrick McConnell
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Bachelor in Physical Education, Franklin (Indiana) College, 1962.
Career
Voice of, Denver Broncos, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, 1969-1977, 78-79; voice of, Minnesota Vikings, 1971-1976, 85-87; voice of, Minnesota Twins, 1978-1979; voice of, Chicago Bears, 1977-1984; voice of, Chicago WhiteSox, 1980-1984; voice of, PIA/Sears College Football Game of Week, 1989-1991; voice of, National Basketball Association Game of Week, Chicago, 1989-1991; with, National Basketball Association Radio, New York City, 1991-1995; voice of Indianapolis Colts, National Basketball Association, New York City, 1991-1995; with, Purdue Radio Network, since 1995; with, Voice of Tennessee Oilers Radio Network, since 1997.
Achievements
Membership
With Army National Guard, 1955-1962. Fellow American Sportscasters Association, National Sportscasters and Sportwriters Association (Illinois Broadcaster of Year award 1981).
Interests
Connections
Married Jane Ann Leffert, June 22, 1963 (divorced 1972). Children: Colleen, Michael, Kent. Married Susan Jane Graves, February 13, 1982.
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Nationality
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Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1962
Career
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1969 - 1977
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1971 - 1976
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1977 - 1984
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1978 - 1979
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1980 - 1984
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1989 - 1991
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1989 - 1991
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1991 - 1995
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1991 - 1995
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1995
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1997
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Awards
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Named Indiana Broadcaster of Year, Associated Press, 1973-1976, Indiana Press Club, 1977, Illinois Broadcaster of Year, United Press International, 1980-1983. Recipient Athletic Achievement award Franklin College Alumni Association, 1979.Named Indiana Broadcaster of Year, Associated Press, 1973-1976, Indiana Press Club, 1977, Illinois Broadcaster of Year, United Press International, 1980-1983. Recipient Athletic Achievement award Franklin College Alumni Association, 1979.