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Graduated in 1962 from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California

Cincinnati Reds play-by-play announcer (1970 - 1972)

Was the announcer for the legendary 1980 Olympic Ice Hockey "Miracle on Ice" between team USA and the Soviet team.

ABC Sports' lead baseball play-by-play announcer from 1983-89 and 1994-95.

His broadcasting career began in Hawaii in 1968, calling the games of the Hawaii Islanders Triple-A baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. He also called play-by-play for the University of Hawaii's football and basketball teams, and was named Hawaii's "Sportscaster of the Year" in 1969.

San Francisco Giants play-by-play announcer (1974 - 1976)

Was the ABC announcer for the 1989 World Series when on October 17, 1989 (game 3 of the Series) the Loma Prieta earthquake struck.

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"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" - As the final seconds ticked away during Team USA's 4-3 win over the Soviets

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