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A Stroll Down Sports Broadcasting Memory Hall Of Fame
A recent blog by the Toronto Star's Doug Smith about some of the most iconic calls in sports history prompted a huge response - and a lot of memories - from readers. (Not sure if everyone will be able to access the first linked version, but it contains many of the YouTube versions of the calls, which the Clear This Page one does not.)
Readers take over with strolls down broadcasting memory lane
Of course, the "Touch 'Em All Joe," call by Tom Cheek in the Jays' incredible second World Series win remains set in the hearts of many here. Unforgettable.
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The Foster Hewitt call of Paul Henderson's last minute goal in game 8 of the 1972 Canada/Russia series will be burned into my memory forever.
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It's interesting that so many claim to have heard this live but this was the radio call. CTV was airing CBS's coverage. It's the first call here, followed by CBS Radio and the Fan.
On that Joe Bowen call in that column:
"Shot goes wide of the Leaf goal!" It was a pass down the boards.
"Back to the blueline!" It went to the slot.
"Another chance!" It was a pass.
Three missed calls in 20 seconds and people in this city think he's one of the best. Yikes.
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Indeed, it's become so iconic that when MLB released the official World Series video for collectors, they used the Cheek call as opposed to anyone else on the tape.
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Some have forgotten one of my favourite moments. In the Jays first World Series win, it was actually Jerry Howarth's turn at the mic to call that final inning in Atlanta. But he turned the coverage over to Tom Cheek, in recognition of all his years as the voice of the team, and it was Cheek who got to call that final ground out.
Not quite as dramatic as the Carter homer, but it shows what a class act Howarth was.
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My father could tell me exactly where he was when he heard the famous 1951 call by Russ Hodges, "The Giants win the pennant. The Giants win the pennant. The Giants win the pennant."
Some things you remember forever.
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