On August 5, 1921, KDKA Pittsburgh aired the first ever broadcast of a professional baseball game. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5, and the on air broadcasters called the game by reporting what came through on the telegraph wire.
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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