Gordon McLendon Biography

Gordon McLendon

Biography

Gordon McLendon is best remembered for taking Western Union wire reports about baseball games around the country and turning them into fascinating running commentaries, which he would broadcast across his 458-station network from his home base in Dallas. In 1959, he played a small part in the film The Killer Shrews. In 1981, McLendon produced the film Escape to Victory. - Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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