Jerry Harkness was the first African American sportscaster in Indiana at WTHR, Indianapolis. He was a two-time All American at Loyola of Chicago and played professionally for the NBA New York Knicks and ABA Indiana Pacers. Harkness was the first black spokesperson for Quaker Oats and the Indianapolis United Way. As a social activist, he helped found the 100 Black Men mentoring organization. He died August 24, 2021, in Indianapolis.
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Jerry Harkness' Hall of Fame Video Bio Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection |
2022 |
Jerry Harkness was the first African American sportscaster in Indiana at WTHR, Indianapolis. He was a two-time All American at Loyola of Chicago and played professionally for the NBA New York... |
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Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics at Hartford Ken Owen Collection |
1986-02-23 |
Eddie Doucette and Dick Vitale are on the call, with assistance from Ken Double and Jerry Harkness. As aired in Indianapolis, complete with commercials. (Ken Owen) |
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