About Al Wester
Lived 1923 – 2018 (aged 94). Al Wester was a sports commentator.
Allan Bennett Wester Sr. (September 15, 1923 – February 7, 2018) was an American sportscaster nationally known for his work with the Mutual Broadcasting System, most notably on Notre Dame Fighting Irish football broadcasts. He was also the original play-by-play voice of the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints His most famous call was of Tom Dempsey's then-National Football League (NFL) record 63-yard field goal on the last play of a 19–17 victory over the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium on November 8, 1970.
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Who was Al Wester?
American sportscaster
When was Al Wester born?
Al Wester was born on 15 September 1923.
When did Al Wester die?
Al Wester died on 7 February 2018.
What was Al Wester's occupation?
Al Wester was a sports commentator.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Wester. https://biography.guide/al-wester/
MLA: "Al Wester." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-wester/.
Chicago: "Al Wester." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-wester/.
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