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White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson acknowledges the crowd on Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before the game between the White Sox and the Red Sox on September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson acknowledges the crowd on Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before the game between the White Sox and the Red Sox on September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Ken ‘Hawk’ Harrelson

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White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson acknowledges the crowd on Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before the game between the White Sox and the Red Sox on September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
FormerWhite Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen and former broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson share a moment at SoxFest on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.
Ken “Hawk” Harrelson stands by as Ozzie Guillen high-fives Eloy Jimenez during the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2019 on Jan. 25, 2019.
Former White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and former player and manager Ozzie Guillen share a moment on stage during the opening ceremonies for SoxFest 2019 on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.
Broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson waves to fans during the seventh inning of the game between the White Sox and Cubs on Sept. 23, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field. It was Harrelson’s last game in the booth.
White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson calls the fourth inning against the Cubs on Sept. 21, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson calls the fourth inning against the Cubs on Sept. 21, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, left, hugs his wife Aris Harrelson on Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before a game between the Red Sox and White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.
White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before the game between the White Sox and the Red Sox on September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson speaks to the crowd on Hawk Day as he was honored by the White Sox before the game between the White Sox and the Red Sox on September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson acknowledges the crowd during the 6th inning on Hawk Day, September 2, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Hawk Harrelson smiles while talking with reporters before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
Hawk Harrelson smiles while talking with reporters before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
Hawk Harrelson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
Hawk Harrelson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
Hawk Harrelson with manager Rick Renteria after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
Hawk Harrelson with manager Rick Renteria after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017.
The Hawk Harrelson alarm clock, a giveaway at the May 13 White Sox game.
The Hawk Harrelson alarm clock, a giveaway at the May 13 White Sox game.
White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson.
White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson.
Jackie Robinson West's Trey Hondras with Ken Harrelson after he is introduced during the rally for Jackie Robinson West at the Pritzker Pavilion.
Jackie Robinson West’s Trey Hondras with Ken Harrelson after he is introduced during the rally for Jackie Robinson West at the Pritzker Pavilion.
Likenesses of White Sox announcers Darrin Jackson, Ed Farmer, Steve Stone and Ken Harrelson will compete against each other this season.
Likenesses of White Sox announcers Darrin Jackson, Ed Farmer, Steve Stone and Ken Harrelson will compete against each other this season.
White Sox manager Robin Ventura (right) with Ken Harrelson and general manager Rick Hahn at SoxFest 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton.
White Sox manager Robin Ventura (right) with Ken Harrelson and general manager Rick Hahn at SoxFest 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton.
Ken Harrelson leads fans in singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the 7th inning stretch of a game between the White Sox and Twins at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ken Harrelson stands for the National Anthem before the start of a game against the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ken Harrelson stands for the National Anthem before the start of a game against the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field.
Hawk Harrelson and Steve Stone at SoxFest 2001 at the Palmer House.
Hawk Harrelson and Steve Stone at SoxFest 2001 at the Palmer House.
Ken Harrelson to the crowd while being honored for his 25 years as a White Sox broadcaster.
Ken Harrelson to the crowd while being honored for his 25 years as a White Sox broadcaster.
Ken Harrelson putts during a round of golf at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Ken Harrelson putts during a round of golf at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Ken Harrelson watches as White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, left, tears up after being presented with the end-of-game game ball by Paul Konerko during the World Series rally.
Ken Harrelson watches as White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, left, tears up after being presented with the end-of-game game ball by Paul Konerko during the World Series rally.
Ken Harrelson waves an Ozzie mask during the parade and rally in the loop for World Series win in 2005.
Ken Harrelson waves an Ozzie mask during the parade and rally in the loop for World Series win in 2005.
Ken Harrelson wears an eye patch with the White Sox logo during a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Ken Harrelson wears an eye patch with the White Sox logo during a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Ken Harrelson before a 2004 White Sox game.
Ken Harrelson before a 2004 White Sox game.
“CGA Tour” final round at White Eagle Golf Course in Naperville: Ken Harrelson dances after dropping the ball in the hole on the 11th hole.
Hawk Harrelson waves to crowd during a 2003 game.
Hawk Harrelson waves to crowd during a 2003 game.
Ken Harrelson sits in his booth before the White Sox play the Indians in Cleveland.
Ken Harrelson sits in his booth before the White Sox play the Indians in Cleveland.
Magglio Ordonez at SoxFest, as Jerry Manuel, Ken Williams and Ken Harrelson are on the stage too.
Magglio Ordonez at SoxFest, as Jerry Manuel, Ken Williams and Ken Harrelson are on the stage too.
Ken Harrelson with his son Casey, who had a spring training tryout with the White Sox.
Ken Harrelson with his son Casey, who had a spring training tryout with the White Sox.
Ken Harrelson on April 7, 1986.
Ken Harrelson on April 7, 1986.
White Sox general manager Ken Harrelson tries his hand at the catching position during a spring training gane in Sarasota, Fla.
White Sox general manager Ken Harrelson tries his hand at the catching position during a spring training gane in Sarasota, Fla.
White Sox manager Tony LaRussa watches as the general manager Ken Harrelson tosses the ball on February 22, 1986, at training camp in Sarasota, Fla.
White Sox manager Tony LaRussa watches as the general manager Ken Harrelson tosses the ball on February 22, 1986, at training camp in Sarasota, Fla.
White Sox general manager Ken Harrelson in 1986.
White Sox general manager Ken Harrelson in 1986.
Ken Harrelson of the Indians shows his golf form using new type “club” as he clowns for photographers in the Indians’ dugout on June 21, 1971. Harrelson announced that this game would be his last in pro baseball and he plans to be ready to joining the pro golf tour next year.
Ken Harrelson in 1971 with the Cleveland Indians.
Ken Harrelson in 1971 with the Cleveland Indians.
Ken Harrelson with the Red Sox in 1986.
Ken Harrelson with the Red Sox in 1986.

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