My husband and I have been discussing this topic for a few days now. In my humble opinion here is who I think are the some of the best in their respective sports:
Hockey - Gary Thorne
Basketball - Joe Tait
Baseball - Tom Hamilton, Matt Underwood, Craig Deas, Steve Lyons, Joe Buck is ok, Lou Pinnella
Football - Pat Summerall with John Madden, Mike Tirico, Howard Cossell
Golf - Mike Tirico, Jim Nantz
I agree with most of your observations. Of course we have to account for home town bias. Everybody prefers the announcers they hear the most because they are most comfortable. A ballgame is supposed to be called like you first were trained to hear it. Having said that, Jim "Mudcat" Grant didn't make the list. (Due in part to Joyce's youth).
ReplyDeleteI loved the way Kurt Gowdy (spelling?)hosted "The American Sportsman". I think Vin Scully is an all-time great. I used to like Bob Costas. I now find him precious. (That is not a compliment.)
It is turning into a barn burner! A most glaring oversight, Limber Joe. Especially when you consider how I entertain the household with my best Keith Jackson. Even when there is no game on.
ReplyDelete