Sherry Davis papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Sherry Davis when she was the PA announcer for the San Francisco Giants. It includes her first major league game scorebook, 1993, as well as her last in 1999, signed by Tommy Lasorda. There are interesting announcements from her seven seasons including Hideo Nomo's first major league game, moments of silence and the changes in disclaimers of those years. There are a few photos from public appearances, news articles, and fan mail. In one article from 1991, Davis took a 13-hour drive to Arizona to see the Giants in spring training two years prior to her audition.
Dates
- Creation: 1991-1999
Language of Materials
English .
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Sherry Davis became Major League Baseball's first female public address announcer in March 1993. The San Francisco Giants held an audition with 498 applicants and Davis won. Davis is a huge baseball fan and has attended many Giants game. In 1991, the San Francisco Examiner wrote that Davis made a 13-hour drive to Scottsdale, AZ with her license plate reading "GNTSMBL" two years before auditioning for the PA announcer position. Davis grew up in Newport News, Virginia. She is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore and moved to the west coast in 1975. She has a background in theater and voice and has performed voice-overs in TV commercials. She has also appeared as an extra in films such as The Last Detail. Prior to auditioning for the Giants, Davis was a legal secretary, living in Walnut Creek, CA. Sherry held the position as PA announcer at Candlestick Park from 1993 – 1999. When the Giants moved to Pacific Bell Park, a decision was made to go with a new PA announcer. While with the Giants, Davis proved to be a great ambassador for the game as well as for the Giants.
Full Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (In one legal document box)
Full Extent
0.23 Cubic Feet
Abstract
This collection contains papers from the first female public address announcer in the history of Major League Baseball. This collection dates from 1991-1999. This collection gives an insight into Davis' schedule and duties as a PA announcer, her community involvement, and fan mail.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject then in chronological order.
Physical Location
Manuscript Archives, Aisle 8, Range a, Shelf 6
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift (BL-2007-00264)
Appraisal
No materials were removed during accessioning or processing.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival sleeves where needed, then in acid-free folders and in a document box.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Sherry Davis papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Claudette Scrafford, reviewed by Jim Gates.
- Date
- August 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository