PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary sportscaster Curt Gowdy has died.
A spokeswoman for the Boston Red Sox said Gowdy, who was 86, died in Palm Beach after a battle with leukemia.
"Curt Gowdy was a pioneer in our business and set the highest of standards for everyone in sports broadcasting," said George Bodenheimer, president of ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports. "His many contributions to ABC, as host of 'American Sportsman' and other ABC Sports programs, are indelible. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Curt's family, including longtime ABC Sports producer Curt Gowdy, Jr."
A spokeswoman for the Boston Red Sox said Gowdy, who was 86, died in Palm Beach after a battle with leukemia.
"Curt Gowdy was a pioneer in our business and set the highest of standards for everyone in sports broadcasting," said George Bodenheimer, president of ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports. "His many contributions to ABC, as host of 'American Sportsman' and other ABC Sports programs, are indelible. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Curt's family, including longtime ABC Sports producer Curt Gowdy, Jr."
A most recognizable voice, loved his old American Sportsman series. Can still hear his voice thinking back to a lot of baseball action in the 60s-70s.