Ken Hawk Harrelson, longtime Chicago White Sox broadcaster, made the call famous during White Sox telecasts with his drawn out delivery and trademark yes. The phrase became his best known catchphrase alongside the home run call itself, repeated by fans and clipped for highlights, memes and sports edits long after the original broadcasts. It survives because the wording works beyond baseball, as a general way to confirm a point scored, often paired with crowd cheering after a big play.
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The classic White Sox home run call 'put it on the board, yes' from broadcaster Hawk Harrelson, used to celebrate home runs and big wins in sports edits.
This is broadcaster Ken Hawk Harrelson delivering his signature Chicago White Sox home run call, stretching out the line before landing the emphatic yes at the end. The voice builds with anticipation, then releases into a confident, celebratory shout that instantly signals a ball has left the park. At under four seconds it works as a quick punch of triumph, turning an ordinary highlight into a confirmed score. Listeners familiar with White Sox baseball recognize it immediately, while others still hear the clear meaning from the tone alone: something good just counted, and it is officially on the board.
