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Charley Steiner, Back From Cancer, Is Living His Childhood Dream With Dodgers

  • Dodgers fans are hearing that familiar voice again: Charley Steiner is back on the radio calling the team's home playoff games after fighting multiple myeloma and reaching remission.
  • The 77-year-old fulfilled a childhood dream—wanting to be a Dodger announcer at age 7—and has logged decades in baseball broadcasting, including 22 seasons with the Dodgers.
  • His comeback was emotional and gradual (including a full nine-inning return Aug. 15 vs. the Brewers), and was celebrated by teammates and colleagues like Dave Roberts and Rick Monday.
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