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Remembering Legendary UGA Football Announcer Larry Munson

Share your memories of legendary UGA sports announcer Larry Munson who died Sunday in Athens at age 89.

You may think you don't know Larry Munson, the legendary UGA announcer who died Sunday in Athens at age 89.

But take a look at the YouTube tribute here; if you've lived in Atlanta for a while and follow sports, you know this voice.

According to, the beloved broadcaster was the “Voice of the Bulldogs” from 1966 to 2008, during which his passion for the Red-and-Black created some of the more memorable radio calls in college football history.

Some of the most memorable:
“Run Lindsay … Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott” (1980 vs. Florida)

“Again you guys, hunker down!” and  “Look at the sugar falling out of the sky.” (1982 vs. Auburn);

“Oh, you Hershel Walker!” (1980 vs. Tennessee);

“We just stepped on their face with a hobnailed boot and broke their nose.” (2001 vs. Tennessee).

Did you listen to Munson? If so, what’s your favorite Munson moment? Share your condolences and memories Munson in the comment box below.

 

 

Janita Poe November 23, 2011 at 12:59 pm
My Dad is a sportsaholic so Larry Munson's voice (from childhood years of Dad watching college sports and playing it on the car radio) is imprinted on my brain! RIP Mr. Munson...
Chris Harper November 23, 2011 at 03:32 pm
Even as a Florida fan I can say that Larry Munson was the best in the biz. RIP.

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