If he walked up to you, you might not know who he was.
But if you heard his voice, you’d know it.
Harvey Hauptman, Rutgers Class of 1951, passed away on Wednesday. He was 87.
For those of you under the age of 30, you’re probably wondering why we’re remembering him. Allow me.
This year, WCBS 880 in New York City is celebrating its 50th anniversary as an all-news station. And in 1967 when it all started, Harvey was one of the original news anchors at the station.
The Brooklyn-born Hauptman was a Korean War veteran, serving after his graduation from Rutgers College.