Bill Schonely | |
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 Schonely in 2013 | |
| Born | June 1, 1929 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2023 (aged 93) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Other names | The Schonz, Mr. Rip City |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Genre | Play-by-play |
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William W. Schonely (June 1, 1929 – January 21, 2023),[1][2][3] nicknamed "The Schonz", was an American sports broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers for almost three decades, from the team's launch in 1970 until 1998.[4] A native of Pennsylvania, he worked in radio in Louisiana and Seattle before settling in Portland, Oregon. In addition to his work for the Blazers, he was a sportscaster for Major League Baseball games, several minor league baseball teams, college sports, National Hockey League games, and junior ice hockey.
- ^ Katy Muldoon (May 9, 2000). "The Man with the Golden Voice". The Oregonian.
- ^ Eggers, Kerry (May 27, 2015). "Bill Schonely: Turning 86 and feeling 'great'". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on June 4, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "Longtime Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely dies at 93". ESPN. Associated Press. January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ Canzano, John (September 5, 2012). "The Voice of a City: Bill Schonely, legendary Trail Blazers broadcaster, will receive the Curt Gowdy Media Award at the Hall of Fame". The Oregonian. p. 1. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.