Hard to believe,
but it was 13 years ago
that Chick Hearn passed away.
The legendary Voice of the Lakers,
was silenced by a head trauma at the age of 85.
I was fortunate to work alongside Chick,
for many years,
on the Lakers' television and radio broadcasts.
Chick called his first Lakers game in March 1961.
His last game was June 12, 2002
when the Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets
to sweep the NBA Finals
and win their ninth title for Los Angeles.
In between,
Chick put together a streak of calling
3,338 consecutive Lakers' games.
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In between,
Chick put together a streak of calling
3,338 consecutive Lakers' games.
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When Chick died August 5, 2002,
Jerry West said
" The City of Los Angeles has lost an incredible icon."
Magic Johnson said,
"There is never going to be another Chick Hearn."
They were both correct!
R.I.P. Chick!
G'day Larry,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if you remember me but I was at the hospital the day Chick died. I was standing outside the ICU when you approached me and I had a get well card in hand for him. I was reminiscing on that day today, missing Chick and his Chick-isms
If you remember me, will you please contact me at chrisfarrell04@hotmail.com
Regards,
Chris