End of an era

[dzalphakilo]

I remember listening to baseball games with Phil announcing with my father. Although I don't know the guy, seemed to be a top notch announcer.

Never realized that he was only 5'6" and married in 1943 with his wife still living.

Another day older.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070814/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bba_obit_rizzuto

 

[Melensdad]

There are 2 sportscasters I really enjoyed listening to. Phil Rzzuto and Jack Brickhouse. Both are now passed. I know a lot of people enjoyed Harry Carray but I never much like his broadcasts.

One new guy who I think is great is Steve Farmer. He's an ex-pitcher and is a broadcaster with a great sense of humor, excellent stories and a dry sarcasm.

 

[buckle97]

I know a lot of people enjoyed Harry Carray but I never much like his broadcasts.

I wasn't much of a Royals fan growing up in KC in the 90's, but I loved the Chicago Cubs. Thanks to WGN I got to see most any Cubs game played. I always enjoyed Harry Carray's broadcasts. He was particularly entertaining when he didn't realize WGN was back from commerical break . My dad took me to see a Cubs game on my 7th and 9th birthdays and I walked under the broadcasting booth to see Harry.