So long Hots. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last night not only marked the end of  another Jazz season, but the end of an era.    After 42 years collectively, legendary broadcaster, and the voice of the Utah Jazz “Hot” Rod Hundley is retiring.   He is the last of the original members of the New Orleans Jazz organization, and has called every game in franchise history.  Being a, avid Jazz fan my entire life;  living just a few, short blocks from the arena I loved listening to Hot R0d on the call- for both radio and television.   To emphasize the impact that he has had on the league and as a broadcaster, he was given a standing ovation last night in the Staples Center.  A visiting broadcaster for a road team in the playoffs receiving that is unheard of.   He was more than just his catch phrases, he was the voice of a franchise for three generations.  He truly will be missed.

“A gentle push and a mild arch, and the ol’ cowhide globe hits home”