The Resume

(November 11, 1915-December 9, 1993)
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Played for the Wilkes-Barre Barons (1938-39), Trenton Tigers (1941-45) and the Philadelphia Warriors (1946-47)
Public address announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies (1965-66) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1965-83)
Broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles (1983-85)

Why he might be annoying:

He wasn't wearing his seatbelt, which could have saved him from sustaining career ending injuries.
His basketball career was overshadowed by that of his son's.
He was used as a bench player in his lone season with the Warriors.
Despite being considered a sports icon in Philadelphia, he wasn't well known in mainstream circles.
His broadcasting career took place during the lean years of Philadelphia's pro teams.

Why he might not be annoying:

He and Matt Jr. are the first father/son tandem to be a member of an NBA championship team.
He worked various blue collar jobs in the off-season such as a milkman and a ball bearing inspector.
He had his left leg amputated above the knee as a result of the car crash.
He found a second life as a broadcaster in the years following the accident.
He served as the Eagles public address announcer for 32 years, prior to making the switch into broadcasting.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• A Foolish Accident Jeopardized My Career
• Amputees
• Basketball Players
• Born on Veteran's Day [November 11th] (Ranked: 1915)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [November] (Ranked: 11111915)
• Golden State Warriors
• I am from Philadelphia
• I am Lithuanian
• I Died in 1993 (Ranked: 78)
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• Male Sportscasters
• NBA Families (Ranked: 40)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 815)
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Philadelphia Phillies
• Profiles 53001-53250 (Ranked: 53133)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 34]

Year In Review:

In 2021, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying