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Jim Hunter, the former longtime play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles and a fixture in Baltimore sports broadcasting, is a devoted Catholic and an active parishioner of St. Mark in Fallston. Mark Viviano talks with Hunter about his years in broadcasting, his journey of faith, his openness to sharing his spiritual beliefs with others and the importance of family. (Courtesy Jim Hunter)

Radio Interview: Baltimore sports broadcaster shares the importance of his Catholic faith

June 2, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports

Celebrating Mass on the road requires a portable kit of unconsecrated hosts, water and wine among other needs for the liturgy, as seen here in the media room at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Jim Hunter, the former longtime play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles and a fixture in Baltimore sports broadcasting, is a devoted Catholic and an active parishioner of St. Mark in Fallston. Mark Viviano talks with Hunter about his years in broadcasting, his journey of faith, his openness to sharing his spiritual beliefs with others and the importance of family.

Also see: Father Bauer, Orioles chaplain, goes to bat for God and the O’s (Aug. 12, 2004)

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