Joe Cantada

Joe Cantada
Born
Jose J. Cantada

March 15, 1942 (1942-03-15)
Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedMarch 22, 1992 (1992-03-23) (aged 50)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupations

Jose J. Cantada,[1] better known as "Smokin'" Joe Cantada, (March 15, 1942 – March 22, 1992) was a Filipino TV host, anchor & commentator. He died of lung cancer in March 1992.[2] He distinguished himself with his smooth baritone voice and his flawless use of figures of speech and idioms in calling sports events.

Together with Pinggoy Pengson, Cantada was a senior anchorman for the Vintage Sports' PBA coverage in the 1980s. He was previously a boxing and cycling commentator.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference cantadaMS01 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Bert Lozada's legions". Philstar.com. May 16, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  3. ^ "ONE GAME AT A TIME- Smokin' Joe Cantada". Inquirer Sports. October 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.