The Resume

(August 21, 1923-September 11, 2005)
Broadcasted the New York Giants (NFL), NCAA football, professional bowlers tour, boxing, horse racing, pro-golf, Olympic Games, and NBA basketball
Appeared in ‘Kingpin’
Inducted into ASA Hall of Fame (1996)

Why he might be annoying:

He was born on a farm.
He was close friends with O.J. Simpson.
Though known for his bowling broadcasts, he admitted he didn't know much about the game.
He was a long-time smoker, which led to his long bout with emphysema.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was frequently described as having an 'easy-going baritone.'
He received a degree in premedical at Purdue University.
He was the first anchor of a live broadcast of the Olympics (1968).
He rode in a pace car that crashed during the Indianapolis 500 (1971).
He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War.
His sportscasting career spanned over 60 years.
He won an Emmy Award for lifetime achievement (1993).
He lived with his wife, Fran for 50 years until his death.

Credit: Neo NX2004 and Hoxy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• ABC's Wide World of Sports
• Celebrities who Served in World War II [1939-45]
• Hoxy's Profiles [Series 3]
• I am a Hoosier [Indiana]
• I Attended Purdue University
• I Died in 2005 (Ranked: 82)
• I Died on September 11th (Ranked: 2005)
• I Have Emphysema
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Headphones
• Male Sportscasters
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 1]
• New York Giants
• Profiles 16001-16250 (Ranked: 16210)
• We Celebrated Our Golden Anniversary

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 246 Votes: 66.26% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 135 Votes: 57.04% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 65 Votes: 66.15% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 62 Votes: 61.29% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 78 Votes: 44.87% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 193 Votes: 46.11% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 56 Votes: 44.64% Annoying