Al Helfer was born on 26 September 1911 in Elrama, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Margaret Grabbe, Ramona and Mary Charney. He died on 16 May 1975 in Sacramento, California, USA.
Major League Baseball radio announcer for 17 years. Worked six World Series, ten All-Star Games and regular broadcasts for several teams. Also the radio broadcaster for several Army-Navy games and Rose Bowl games.