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American journalist
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30 December 1961(Boston)
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Biography
Frank Ryan (b. 1899 - d. December 30, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a publicity director and sports announcer who was the first play-by-play announcer and PR director for the Boston Bruins.
Ryan served as the Bruins PR director and radio announcer from 1924-1952. He called play-by-play for home games and recreated road games from telegraph reports. During intermissions, Ryan's brother-in-law would provide updates in French for French Canadians living in New England.
In addition to his work with the Bruins, Ryan also served as a reporter Herald Traveler, hosted a nightly sports program on WAAB, worked as an assessor for the City of Boston, and did public relations for Suffolk Downs and the Harvard University athletic department.