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Bertram Lebhar

Bertram Lebhar Jr. was an American sportscaster, radio executive, and competitive bridge player who served as the radio voice of the New York Rangers from 1939 to 1954.

Lived
1907–1972
Nationality
American
Language
English

Bertram Lebhar Jr. was an American sportscaster, radio executive, and accomplished bridge player who achieved prominence in the mid-20th century. Professionally known on the airwaves by his pseudonym, Bert Lee, Lebhar was a familiar voice to sports fans in New York. His most notable broadcasting role was serving as the radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers, a position he held for fifteen years, spanning from 1939 until 1954.

Beyond his career in radio broadcasting and executive leadership, Lebhar was a highly competitive contract bridge player who competed at the national level. His card-playing career was highlighted by major tournament victories, including winning the Spingold championship in 1940. He followed this success a few years later by winning the Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match in 1946.