Retired Springfield Broadcaster Fred King has died. King was 74.
For decades he had worked in Springfield media including WHYN-AM as well as WWLP where he teamed up with among others Rollie Jacobs with sports.
King, according to his obituary died June 25th.
A cause of death if not listed.
According to his obit, "Fred was a world traveler visiting London, Paris, Dublin, Munich and Zurich. He hosted cruises to Bermuda, Key West, St. John, St. Thomas, Cozumel, and others. He honeymooned on St. Martin and St. Barth's.
Fred broadcast from the NBC studios in London when Tim Mayotte of Springfield made it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. He traveled to Florida for 14 years to report on Red Sox Spring training.
He enjoyed hosting family and friends at his summer home in Kennebunkport, Maine at Goose Rocks Beach. He raised thousands of dollars for charity with his annual golf tournaments at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield.
What was the greatest compliment he ever received? Fred said it was the lady who came up to him and said "My husband is dying of cancer, he knows it and is depressed but for four hours a day he forgets about it and smiles listening to you guys."
Funeral services are incomplete.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to the Hampden County Big Brothers.
Barry J Farrell Funeral home is in charge of services.
(Photo Provided By: Barry J Farrell Funeral )