Everyone jumps on the bandwagon for those announcers they don't like. How about the good ones?
I liked Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese and Bob Costas and Tony Kubek. I think Al Michaels is terrific although he doesn't get many chances.
Who do YOU like?
2007-08-13 07:09:45 · 20 answers · asked by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I have to say, Vin bores me a little. The best thing about Vin Scully is the Simpsons' take on him!! But I'm not putting him down. Has anyone seen more baseball games than him? I doubt it!!
2007-08-13 07:26:19 · update #1
Who DOESN'T like Uecker? He's great!
2007-08-13 07:37:17 · update #2
I've got to agree with you. In the good ol' days when I was a kid, I loved to watch the "Game of the Week" when Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese took over. Regardless of the quality of the game on the field - whether it was tied in extra innings or a laugher, they were both likable and knowledgable, and kept me entertained. Every now and then I still get to thinking that no one in this day and age could ever sing "The Wabash Cannon Ball" like Ol' Diz, and I really, truly miss him and his partner. Those innocent days are obviously - and sadly - gone forever.
I also agree that all three of the others you mentioned (Al Michaels, Bob Costas, and especially Tony Kubek) were at the top of the profession, and I enjoyed them, though I pretty much have to consider Costas and Michaels as much in the past tense as Kubek since they rarely do games any more. Mel Allen and Ernie Harwell can't be ignored, either, as well as Harry Carey, Jack Buck, or Vin Scully, who still has the technical skill to create a scene in the listener's mind like pretty much no one else. Theirs was truly a bygone era, and it will be a sad day for not only the Dodgers, but the entire game, when Vin finally decides he has had enough.
The more "modern" announcers (with the exception, I think, of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan as partners and Bob Uecker) just don't have the same charisma, and it's sort of sad. I am not going to comment too much on the predominant people on Fox's national program these days other than to say Joe Buck would have to live three lifetimes to even come close to his father's skill at the mic, and Tim McCarver makes me want to strangle my television set until it's lifeless.... How many times in his career was he beaned, or hit on the back of the head by a wayward bat when he was catching? OMG! He makes me crazy! Here's a riddle: Who or what has the highest IQ? Tim McCarver or a baseball? Use your imagination.... ;-)
2007-08-13 08:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kesokram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vin Scully should be deified 'cause he's already in the Hall of Fame!
My all-time favorite announcers other than Vinny (when he was working with Jerry Doggett) would be the 1960's NBC Saturday morning baseball game of the week team of Tony Kubek, Joe Garagiola and Curt Gowdy.
Today, Joe Morgan is one of my favorites with his insight of the game
And Cubs fans will argue that Harry Caray is the best of all time and the Brooklyn Dodger fans, if they are still alive, will concur with Vinny that Red Barber was one of the best and Vinny's mentor and teacher after he graduated from Fordham University.
2007-08-13 14:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as Vin Scully is around, he'll remain the best in the business. He has such a calm and grounded tone, never talks down to the viewer, and just has a great knowledge of the game.
You mentioned Al Michaels, and I agree that he's great on the rare occasions when he covers the game.
2007-08-13 14:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vin Scully
2007-08-13 14:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by geaux_sox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bob Uecker,"Mr. Baseball" 2003 Ford Frick award winner The Ueck Rocks inducted into radio hall of fame in 2001
and as a added Bonus he was awesome in Major League and MR Belvadere.
2007-08-13 14:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rocky The Fearless 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never got to hear, but clips of Dizzy Dean. I do know that he revolutionized the way baseball is announced. Before dean it was stiff news reporters giving 'just the facts'. Everything you hear today has its roots with dean.
Jack Buck was the BEST who ever called a game. Unfortunately he held on too long and was an embarrassment in his last few years. His " Go crazy folks, go crazy!!!" was one of the greatest spontaneous moments in sports.
Harry Carry is best remembered as the cubs announcer but his golden years were in St. Louis and the south side.
I used to love tuning in my transister radio to catch Ernie Horwell announce Tigers games.
Mike Shannon before Buck died was the greatest sidekick ever. When he announced the game you could smell the freshly mowed grass, stale beer and peanuts, taste the dust and bus fumes and your back ached because you could swear you were stuck inside one of those plastic folding stadium seats.
I cant remember his name, but the guy in San Diego is hillarius. Coleman, thats it.
and Bob Uecker? He is the best in the business today. Sometimes you have to wonder if he has any idea what hes talking about.
2007-08-13 16:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pat Hughes of WGN radio is my favorite announcer. Jack Buck was good, MIke Shannon sucks balls. Haray Caray was hilarious. Marty Brenneman is good. Cannot forget about Bob Uecker.
Bob Costas is a friggin' Prima Donna
2007-08-13 14:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Wads 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bob Costas
2007-08-13 14:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by dalton 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since I live in Los Angeles I am a bit partial but no one can beat vin Scully
2007-08-13 14:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by dan b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vin Scully of the Dodgers. The others appear like they're trying to outdo one another, dull.
2007-08-13 14:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋