Pam Ward Began Her ESPN Career While Working At WBAL. She Wasn’t Sure She’d Have The Opportunity To Break Down Broadcasting Barriers.

Recently retired ESPN play by play voice Pam Ward (Maryland) was a guest on Glenn Clark Radio Wednesday.

Among the topics she discussed were:
-Working at WBAL in the early years of her career and whether she believed she’d have the opportunity to make history as a broadcaster
-Becoming the first ever female play by play voice to call national college football
-How she handled the scrutiny she received in a male-dominated space
-Being a part of the incredible rise in popularity of the WNBA and women’s college basketball in recent years
-Why now was the time for her to retire from a full time play by play role

If you missed the conversation, click play below to listen.

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