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BROADCAST INFLUENCES |
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Marv Albert
Johnny Most
Ned Martin
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My play-by-play influences are quite vast and varied.
I am a
hockey announcer first and foremost, so my earliest role models behind
the hockey microphones were, on television, Fred Cusick on WSBK TV 38 in
Boston, and on radio, Bob Wilson, of WBZ radio, also in Boston. But my
favorites were not limited to this geographical region. On television,
some of the great announcers that influenced me were Tim Ryan of NBC,
Dan Kelly of CBS, (and then KMOX in St. Louis), and Mike Emrick, who did
games for ESPN in the 80's with Bill Clement. I would also be remiss if I did not mention a very huge influence- my parents. They have been a tremendous source of support to me over the years. They were good enough to tolerate all of my sportscaster fantasies growing up, including me being alone in my room, turning the sound down on the television set, and pretending to broadcast the game myself. For that I will always be grateful for their love and support. Thanks Mom and Dad. And most of all, to my beautiful and supportive wife, Lori-Ann. No matter how crazy I get in this business, she stands with me every step of the way. I have never been around a more loving and supportive person in all my life. She is a miracle, and if not for her, I don't know how I could have enjoyed half the success I've had. Thank you angel.
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