Kenneth Smith Harrelson is an American athlete (track & field) known for working as a play-by-play announcer at Chicago White Sox.
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Breakthrough:1968 All-Star season with 35 home runs and AL-leading 109 RBI for the Boston Red Sox
10 Quick Facts About Kenneth Smith Harrelson
- Full Name: Kenneth Smith Harrelson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: Athlete (Track & Field) and Sports Personality
- Date of Birth: September 4, 1941
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Woodruff, South Carolina
- Popular As: Hawk Harrelson
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Kenneth Smith Harrelson Age
Kenneth Smith Harrelson is about 85 years old as of 2026. Kenneth Smith Harrelson was born in 1941.
Career & Work
Kenneth Smith Harrelson's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Chicago White Sox.
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1982–1985, 1990–2018
Details: Longtime White Sox broadcaster; 2020 Ford C. Frick Award winner; former MLB player and brief GM
Role: MLB First Baseman / Outfielder
Period: 1963–1971
Rise to Fame
Kenneth Smith Harrelson gained public attention through 1968 All-Star season with 35 home runs and AL-leading 109 RBI for the Boston Red Sox.
Awards & Achievements
- Ford C. Frick Award — National Baseball Hall of Fame — Major contributions to baseball broadcasting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kenneth Smith Harrelson
- Popular As: Hawk Harrelson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 4, 1941
- Age: 84
- Birthday: September 4
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Woodruff, South Carolina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
