Other credits include his nightly half-hour world news round-up on WNYW, the CBS international affiliate, and his news anchor position at WNBC. Dick wrote many articles on social issues for religious organizations, including The National Catholic Register, The American Baptist Educational Ministries and the National Council of Churches. Dick has post Graduate Degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Media from CUNY, and NYU (Gallatin Division). Halls of fame In 1984, Schwartz established the ASA Hall of Fame to honor those who have achieved excellence in the field of sports broadcasting. Inductees include: 1984 – Red Barber 1984 – Don Dunphy 1985 – Curt Gowdy 1984 – Ted Husing 1984 – Graham McNamee 1984 – Bill Stern 1985 – Mel Allen 1985 – Jack Brickhouse 1986 – Lindsey Nelson 1987 – Clem McCarthy 1987 – Jim McKay 1989 – Harry Caray 1990 – Jack Buck 1991 – Ernie Harwell 1992 – Vin Scully 1993 – Howard Cosell 1993 – Marty Glickman 1994 – Keith Jackson 1995 – Chick Hearn 1996 – Chris Schenkel 1997 – Pat Summerall 1997 – Jack Whitaker 1998 – Ray Scott In 1987, the association established an International Hall of Fame. Its first inductee was Masao Hazama, one of Japan's first television sports broadcasters. Other inductees include BBC Sport boxing correspondent Harry Carpenter (1989) and Song Shixiong, sports commentator for China Central Television (CCTV) for over 30 years (1995). Recognizing sportcasters and notable individuals A "Sportscaster of the Year" award has also been given to top sportscasters, including Marv Albert, Chris Berman, Bob Costas, John Madden and Al Michaels. The association has also recognized sports greats and other notable individuals who have influenced society and the world of sports, including Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Joe DiMaggio, Larry King, Henry Kissinger, LeRoy Neiman, and U.S. President Ronald Reagan Events It has had fourteen Hall of Fame dinners with over 500 attendees at each one. Board of directors , its board of directors included Enberg, Jon Miller, Jim Nantz, Schwartz and Bill Walton. See also National Sports Media Association References A Peaceful War by Dick London and Winston Hodge - https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-War-Winston-Hodge-ebook/dp/B008Y5J4QE A Peaceful War (audio book) by Richard Hanna (Dick "Hanna" London) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/a-peaceful-war-unabridged/id582862842 Dick London News Director for WWRL 1600 NY, NY - http://www.las-solanas.com/arsa/surveys_item.php?svid=2357 External links American Sportscasters Association official website 1979 establishments in the United States American sports journalism organizations Sports organizations established in 1979 Sports television in