Blind Sports Broadcaster Ed Lucas To Speak In Essex County

Ed Lucas, the Emmy-winning blind broadcaster and sportswriter who refused to let his disability prevent him from achieving his dreams, will discuss his new memoir, “Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story” at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29.

Lucas, whose inspirational tale will soon be a major motion picture, was mentored by Yankee legend Phil Rizzuto, who encouraged him to pursue his passion—broadcasting. Lucas then overcame numerous obstacles to become a pioneer - the first blind person covering baseball on a regular basis - a career he has successfully continued for six decades.

Over his life, the Jersey City-born Lucas has interviewed thousands of sports figures and celebrities, meeting everyone from kings and presidents to movie stars and Hall-of-Famers.

On July 29, Lucas will sign copies of his autobiography, which is being published by Derek Jeter Publishing, along with his youngest son Chris, the book’s co-author.

To RSVP for the event or to pre-order a book, call 973-655-2378.

Photo by @SeeingHomeBook via Twitter