Pat Summerall, the voice of professional football, tennis, and most especially, golf's annual Masters Tournament for many years -- passed quietly at the age of 82. His smooth speaking voice, his ability to share an event without trying to overshadow the event with his own presence made him a one-of-a-kind broadcaster. I'll remember him most for his NFL Tape voice-overs.......... and of course for his annual spring ritual of hosting the broadcast efforts of CBS at the Master's in Augusta, Georgia.
He didn't speak with the fake hushed tones of today's broadcasters - as if they were in a library or cathedral .... instead he just spoke in his normal modulated, resonant voice. I believe the word 'minimalist' could have been invented for his style.
Many of today's sportscasters would do well to study and emulate his style.
RIP, Pat... and thanks for the many years you shared with us....
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