Earlier this month, many mourned the death of longtime ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott, fondly remembered for his inspiration, devotion, and signature catchphrases like “Boo-Yah!” Just months before he passed away, Stuart accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, saying, “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.” (ESPN.com)
Which news anchor or sports broadcaster was one of your favorites to watch or listen to on a regular basis? Whether they’ve passed away, retired, or changed networks, share your favorite news anchor in today’s Throwback Thursday post.
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Horseracing-Jim McKay
Huntley & Brinkley
Howard Cosell. Monday night football at its best.
Also, everyone stills know his call during the Ali-Frazier fight. Down goes Frazier!!!!
AL SANDERS AND JERRY TURNER
Now - Brian Williams
Then - Walter Cronkite
News: Ted Koppel and Mike Wallace
Sports: Howard Cosell and Bryant Gumbell
Jerry Turner (along w/Al Sanders) for local, for evening news - Brian Williams.
Katie Couric and Matt Lauer on NBC's Today morning show... I call them the dynamic duo, they had such natural chemistry on screen. Present day, Savannah Guthrie and Tamron Hall @ NBC Today.
There was no one like Walter Cronkite.
On the local scene, I grew up listening to the Orioles "Ain't the beer cold" Chuck Thompson.
Me too!!
Al Sanders on WJZ and Jerry Turner they were they Best in their Business.
Agreed, They use to go off the air at 11pm with something funny or silly.
Miss those guys
Remember Robin Roberts as a sports reporter? Howard Cosell was in a category of his own.
Do you remember Jessica Savitch? She was a news anchor for the eveing news back in the seventies. She unfortunately died of a car accident. But she was a very good reporter.
Jerry Turner - local channel 13 // Peter Jennings - ABC news national
Walter Cronkite. I can still hear his voice when I think about him.
Sportscaster-Vince Scully, Marv Albert
Sports Anchor-Warner Wolf
News-Connie Chung, Peter Jennings
Traffic-Candace Dold
Al Sanders and Jerry Turner, local news anchors on WJZ