Mel Allen (February 14, 1913 – June 16, 1996) was an American sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees. During the peak of his career in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, Allen was arguably the most prominent member of his profession, his voice familiar to millions. Years after his death, he is still promoted as having been the "Voice of the New York Yankees." In his later years, he gained a second professional life as the first host of This Week in Baseball.
| First Name | Mel |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Full Name at Birth | Melvin Allen Israel |
| Age | 83 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1913 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Date of Death | June 16, 1996 |
| Location of Death | Greenwich, Connecticut, USA |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Distinctive Features | The Voice of the Yankees |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sports announcer |
| Occupation Category | TV Personality |
| Claim to Fame | New York Yankees |
