1. 08-02-14 12:35 PM #1
    daneblazer
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    Pete Van Weiren passes away at 69

    David O'Brien @DOBrienAJC · 2h
    Sad beyond words to hear about Pete Van Wieren. A true gentleman and wonderful person. And such a great broadcaster. R.I.P., Professor.

    Dale Murphy ‏@DaleMurphy3 40m
    So sad to hear of the passing of Pete Van Wieren. True professional, great friend and pillar of the @Braves family. We’ll miss you Pete!

    Tracy Ringolsby ‏@TracyRingolsby 36m
    Pete Van Wieren, a gentleman's gentleman. Such a kind and welcoming individual. I know God will have a big hug for him. RIP.

    Brian Jordan ‏@TwoSportman 35m
    Rest in peace to another Braves Legend. Pete Van Wieren. My Prayers go out to family.

    Bob Rathbun ‏@BobRathbunTV 31m
    RIP, Pete Van Wieren. I enjoyed our time together. Thanks for being a friend to me and countless Braves and Hawks fans. Sad day.

    Wes Durham ‏@WesDurham 24m
    Sad news on passing of Pete Van Wieren. One of the classiest men in our industry. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

    Tim Brando ‏@TimBrando 9m
    Saddened by news of "The Professor"Pete Van Wieren passing away. The most astute of the ALL STAR TBS booth. He made us all feel welcome!
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  2. 08-02-14 12:41 PM #2
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    What a great announcer.

    RIP
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  3. 08-02-14 05:57 PM #3
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    Wasn't he still active? Or had he retired?
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  4. 08-02-14 05:58 PM #4
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    The Professor...solid announcer
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  5. 08-02-14 08:07 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaborneq View Post
    Wasn't he still active? Or had he retired?
    He retired when Skip Caray passed in 2008.
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  6. 08-02-14 08:55 PM #6
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    Grew up watching him, and Skip, on TBS. Pete was a petty good NBA announcer also. Makes my childhood seem farther and farther away, every time we lose one of these greats.
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  7. 08-02-14 09:36 PM #7
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    too young
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  8. 08-02-14 10:21 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr KLC View Post
    Grew up watching him, and Skip, on TBS. Pete was a petty good NBA announcer also. Makes my childhood seem farther and farther away, every time we lose one of these greats.

    Well said. I feel the exact same way.
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