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Meet Allan Wylie: the blind sports broadcaster chasing his dreams at Rowan (The Whit)
The Whit staff writer, Luke Brown, interviews Allan Wylie as he begins his freshman year studying Sports Communication and Media at Rowan. The article shares some of the media spots Allan has done already and where he hopes to go next with his young broadcasting career. Read the full article on The Whit, Rowan University’s…
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Blind from birth, aspiring broadcaster chases dream: ‘This is bigger than me’ (The Athletic)
Featured on the New York Times website, this article from The Athletic shares how Allan got his start and his hopes for after high school. Read the full article on The Athletic (subscription required)
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Blind broadcaster lends unique perspective in High-A broadcast booth (MLB.com)
From MLB.com; originally published August 14, 2023 Allan Wylie, a rising senior at Cleveland-area Westlake High School, has been blind since birth. He’s also a sports broadcaster, currently in the midst of a seven-game stint doing color commentary for Cleveland’s High-A affiliate, the Lake County Captains. To those who may feel Wylie’s pursuit is counterintuitive,…