Ken Harrelson Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Stats and Baseball Card

Ken Harrelson Biography

Ken Harrelson, nicknamed (The Hawk) due to his distinctive profile, is an American retired professional baseball All-Star first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from the year 1963 to 1971. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Woodruff, South Carolina, the United States as Kenneth Smith Harrelson.

Ken is most widely known for his 33-year tenure as a broadcast announcer for the Chicago White Sox. In December 2019, he was named the 2020 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, granted annually to one broadcaster for (major contributions to baseball).

10 Quick Facts About Ken Harrelson

1. Name: Ken Harrelson
2. Age: 79 years
3. Birthday: 4 September
4. Zodiac Sign: Virgo
5. Height: 6 feet 2 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Former Professional Baseball
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth:$5 million

Ken Harrelson Age

Ken is 79 years old as of 2020, he was born on September 4, 1941, in Woodruff, South Carolina, the United States as Kenneth Smith Harrelson. He celebrates his birthday on September 4, every year.

Ken Harrelson Height

Ken stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.

Ken Harrelson Family

Ken was born and raised by his parents in Woodruff, South Carolina, and his family moved to Savannah, Georgia, when he was in fifth grade. As a child, Ken was interested in basketball and he hoped to pursue a basketball scholarship from the University of Kentucky. Ken’s parents divorced when he was eight.

Ken played golf, baseball, football as well as basketball at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Georgia. Thus, the identity of Ken’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ken Harrelson Wife

Ken is currently married to his wife Aris Harritos since September 13, 1973. They have two children, daughter Krista and son Casey, and two grandchildren, Nico and Alexander. Ken’s son Casey played in the White Sox minor league system in 1999, the family resides in Orlando, Florida.

While Ken was still in high school, he met his first wife, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Pacifici, whom Ken would marry that year. The marriage produced 4 children (Patricia, Michael, Richard, and John), and 3 grandchildren (Nikole, Ryan, and Kiefer), and one great-grandson, Jack. Ken filed for divorce from Betty on June 28, 1971.

Ken resides in Granger, Indiana, during the baseball season.

Ken Harrelson Net Worth

Ken has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a retired professional baseball. Through his various sources of income, Ken has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Ken Harrelson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ken Harrelson.

Ken Harrelson Wiki

• Full Names: Kenneth Smith Harrelson.
• Popular As: former professional baseball
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: former professional baseball
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Ken Harrelson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 79 years old as of 2020
• Zodiac Sign: To be updated
• Date of Birth: September 4, 1941
• Place of Birth: Woodruff, South Carolina
• Birthday: September 4, every year

Ken Harrelson Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Ken Harrelson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Aris Harritos (m. 1973), Elizabeth Ann Pacifici (m. ?–1971)
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: six

Ken Harrelson Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: former professional baseball

Ken Harrelson House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Ken Harrelson Golf

Ken has been credited with being the first player to wear a batting glove in an actual game “as opposed to usage during batting practice”, Though Peter Morris’ book A Game of Inches says the batting glove may have been used as early as 1901 by Hughie Jennings, as well was definitely used by Lefty O’Doul and Johnny Frederick of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the year 1932, and later by Bobby Thomson in the 1950s.

Morris does credit Harrelson with reintroducing as well as popularizing the batting glove in the 1960s. Roger Maris also used what was thought (by whom?) to be a batting glove, most likely a golf glove, in the year 1961 season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ken Harrelson

Who is Ken Harrelson?

Ken, nicknamed (The Hawk) due to his distinctive profile, is an American retired professional baseball All-Star first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from the year 1963 to 1971.

How old is Ken Harrelson?

Ken is 79 years old as of 2020, he was born on September 4, 1941, in Woodruff, South Carolina, the United States

How tall is Ken Harrelson?

Ken stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.

Is Ken Harrelson married?

Ken is currently married to his wife Aris Harritos since September 13, 1973.

How much is Ken Harrelson worth?

Ken has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021.

How much does Harrelson make?

Ken has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars.

Where does Ken live?

The family resides in Orlando, Florida. Ken resides in Granger, Indiana, during the baseball season.

Is Harrelson dead or alive?

Ken is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Harrelson Now?

Ken, nicknamed (The Hawk) due to his distinctive profile, is an American retired professional baseball All-Star first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from the year 1963 to 1971.

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