David Halberstam, former Heat radio announcer, dies at 74 after brain cancer battle

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Former Heat radio announcer David Halberstam has died at age 74 after a battle with brain cancer. Halberstam announced Heat games for six seasons and later became a broadcasting executive and media critic. He was known for his lyrical style and command of language. He also authored books on sports radio history and advertising sales, and ran a sports broadcast journal website.


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