Quin Ryan
Announcer/Sportscaster/Reporter

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Career Highlights:

• Joined WGN in 1924.
• One of the most frequently heard voices in the early years of WGN Radio.
• Among many notable broadcasting moments, Ryan...
  • Reported from the Scopes evolution trial.
  • Delivered play-by-play of "Red" Grange scoring four touchdowns in 12 minutes in a game between Illinois and Michigan.
  • Reported from 1928 Democratic and Republican Conventions.
  • Broadcast the Dempsey-Tunney fights.
  • First announcer to provide live coverage of the Kentucky Derby and a regular season baseball game.
  • Covered the Memorial Day 500, the auto race eventually named after its host city, Indianapolis.
  • Provided news reports of events including the sinking of the Lincoln Park excursion steamer Favorite off Oak Street Beach, the Chicago Stock Yards fire, and Knute Rockne's funeral.
• Also used the name "Uncle Quin" on various programs for children.

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