Joseph W. Hasel (October 28, 1906 – July 16, 1996)[1] was a broadcaster who, among many other activities, interviewed Babe Ruth for Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. Hasel attended Cheshire Academy, and donated his archives to the school. The materials include an interview with Babe Ruth.[2][3]

Hasel also attended Columbia University for two years, and at one point, broadcast their football games.[4] He also broadcast New York Giant games for radio station WNEW.[5]

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  1. ^ "Joseph "Joe" Hasel (1906-1996) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  2. ^ "Long-Lost Babe Ruth Interview Discovered In Prep School Archives". Radio News Report. NPR: All Things Considered. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. ^ "1794 Magazine Vol. 3.2: The Entertainment Issue". Issuu. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  4. ^ "Columbia Daily Spectator 27 October 1938 — Columbia Spectator". spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  5. ^ "Lot Detail - 1962/63 NFL Season Pass Pair, Issued To Joe Hasel of WNEW". loveofthegameauctions.com. Retrieved 2021-03-12.