Curt Gowdy Passes Away

AMJets · 02-20-2006, 11:11 AM

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Former Red Sox Broadcaster Curt Gowdy Dies At 86

(CBS4) BOSTON Former Red Sox and NBC television broadcaster Curt Gowdy died at his home in Florida Monday, after a long battle with leukemia. He was 86 years old.

Gowdy's family was with him at the time of his death.

He was the radio voice of the Red Sox from 1951 to 1965. That time included his famous call of Ted Williams' final home run in his final at-bat at the end of the 1960 season.

Gowdy left the Red Sox to join NBC Sports, where he was the network's lead television broadcaster for it's baseball game of the week. From 1966 to 1975, he called the play-by-play for every World Series and All-Star game for NBC.

In his long career, he also announced Super Bowls, NCAA basketball championships and the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

He also spent two decades as the host of "The American Sportsman". He was honored in his native Wyoming in 1971 when Curt Gowdy State Park was established.

Gowdy was named National Sportscaster of the Year three times.

He was presented the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 1984. It's given each year to a broadcaster for major contributions to baseball.

nyjunc · 02-20-2006, 11:13 AM

I am too young to remember lsitening to him but his voice is well known from alot of classic games and highlights and he called SB III. I think the announce team is dead from that game as Al Derogatis died a few years earlier.

Pam · 02-20-2006, 11:15 AM

RIP

GreenHornet · 02-20-2006, 11:19 AM

That is a shame. He lived a wonderful life. I remember him as one of the great broadcasting voices ever. His voice was perfect for TV.

I use to watch him on American Sportsman all the time. I loved it when he would go bass fishing with a fly rod.

What a gem he was. RIP.

matt robinson 17 · 02-20-2006, 01:16 PM

RIP Curt...one of the greatest announcers ever...I especially enjoyed his old AFL work

Exit 117 · 02-20-2006, 05:40 PM

RIP... but one question. During their 5hr 30min show, did Mike and the Mad Dog talk about anything else? The first 1hr 15min were only about him, and I mean only. I got distracted with homework, turned it on at 5:30, and they were talking about him again. I mean he was great and all... but seriously.

AMJets · 04-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Sadly, he's still dead.

Miamipuck · 04-02-2008, 11:48 PM

I under stand he was a great broadcaster but............................

Jesus can someone dig up the Benny Hill just died thread?

02-20-2006, 11:11 AM	#1
AMJets Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,871 vCash: 375	Curt Gowdy Passes Away To view links in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily. Former Red Sox Broadcaster Curt Gowdy Dies At 86 (CBS4) BOSTON Former Red Sox and NBC television broadcaster Curt Gowdy died at his home in Florida Monday, after a long battle with leukemia. He was 86 years old. Gowdy's family was with him at the time of his death. He was the radio voice of the Red Sox from 1951 to 1965. That time included his famous call of Ted Williams' final home run in his final at-bat at the end of the 1960 season. Gowdy left the Red Sox to join NBC Sports, where he was the network's lead television broadcaster for it's baseball game of the week. From 1966 to 1975, he called the play-by-play for every World Series and All-Star game for NBC. In his long career, he also announced Super Bowls, NCAA basketball championships and the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He also spent two decades as the host of "The American Sportsman". He was honored in his native Wyoming in 1971 when Curt Gowdy State Park was established. Gowdy was named National Sportscaster of the Year three times. He was presented the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 1984. It's given each year to a broadcaster for major contributions to baseball.

02-20-2006, 11:13 AM	#2
nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 40,026 vCash: 1800	I am too young to remember lsitening to him but his voice is well known from alot of classic games and highlights and he called SB III. I think the announce team is dead from that game as Al Derogatis died a few years earlier. __________________

02-20-2006, 11:15 AM	#3
Pam TGG.com Friendliest Poster Fourpeat!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: 420 Posts: 3,915 vCash: 25	RIP __________________ 'If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.'" Margaret Thatcher

02-20-2006, 01:16 PM	#5
matt robinson 17 Totally Addicted Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Island (former home of the NJ Jets) Posts: 4,964 vCash: 45	RIP Curt...one of the greatest announcers ever...I especially enjoyed his old AFL work __________________ New Jersey Jets...Woody to Hofstra...Drop Dead! We are Penn State!!! Henrik! Captain Cally! LGR!

02-20-2006, 05:40 PM	#6
Exit 117 Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,278 vCash: 550	RIP... but one question. During their 5hr 30min show, did Mike and the Mad Dog talk about anything else? The first 1hr 15min were only about him, and I mean only. I got distracted with homework, turned it on at 5:30, and they were talking about him again. I mean he was great and all... but seriously. __________________

02-20-2006, 11:19 AM	#4
GreenHornet Totally Addicted Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ganggreenboro, NJ Posts: 7,382 vCash: 75	That is a shame. He lived a wonderful life. I remember him as one of the great broadcasting voices ever. His voice was perfect for TV. I use to watch him on American Sportsman all the time. I loved it when he would go bass fishing with a fly rod. What a gem he was. RIP.

04-02-2008, 11:08 PM	#7
AMJets Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,871 vCash: 375	Sadly, he's still dead. __________________

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