Posted by bsp on May 14, 2009 at 10:49:00:
In Reply to: John Wiedeman or Pat Foley on Hawks call? I like John! posted by Chicagoball on May 14, 2009 at 10:45:40:
Pat Foley is great and after all these years
is becoming a true Chicago legend. But, John Weideman, with his play by play is among the best I've ever heard in the country, in any sport!
: Lots of talk recently concerning sadness that long time Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley will no longer be involved for the remainder of the playoffs(Due to Versus and NBC exclusivity). Now I love Pat and vividly remember rhe first game he broadcast here in '81 and all his tremendous calls since but..I like WGN's John Wiedeman a whole lot. His broadcasting style fits what I enjoy...a crisp, accurate and exciting delivery mixed in with a little over-the-top enthusiasm. Foley's goal calls are good (Not what he used to bring to the table but he's a bit older now) but Wiedeman lets it all go! Maybe way to much sometimes but he's a fun listen and truly makes me not miss Pat as much as others may. However I truly wish we could somehow have both but oh well.