THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Apr 13, 2011 12:40pm
While I am not a fan of the NBA, Joe Tait is broadcasting his last Cavaliers game tonight. He is a true icon in Cleveland sports. When I think about the soundtrack of my life, Joe Tait is in it. Driving in the car, hearing him call a game. Good memories.
Good Luck Mr. Tait.
Good Luck Mr. Tait.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Apr 13, 2011 12:42pm
I remember when he and Bruce Drennan did Indian's games. I was helping out at a greenhouse in the summers and used to listen to them on the radio.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Apr 13, 2011 12:45pm
I remember, "Yes there is a Santa Claus and he comes from Lubbock, Texas!" ...speaking of Craig Ehlo hitting a game winning three.
THE4RINGZ
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Apr 13, 2011 12:45pm
Wham with the right hand!
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Con_Alma
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Apr 13, 2011 12:48pm
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THE4RINGZ;740280 wrote:Wham with the right hand!
...gotta be his signature along with, " Have uhhhhhhh Good Night everybody."
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Apr 13, 2011 12:50pm
I was at the game Friday for Joe Tait Tribute Night and it was really touching. They unveiled a Joe Tait banner in the Q and had a video tribute to him. All of the players wore Tait style sweaters during their intro video and the Scream Team performed in them as well. He was given a couple gifts and the sold special tshirts for him. I won't lie..I was tearing up. He is truly one of the greatest of all time and I will miss listening to him.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Apr 13, 2011 12:53pm
Love me some Joe Tait on the radio. He is as much a cavs legend as Mark Price and Larry Nance. It will be very weird listening to the cavs when he is not on.
I thought it was the coolest thing back in the day when a certain purple ball spinning group I was in got him on tape to indtroduce us at half time of basketball games. Good times.
I thought it was the coolest thing back in the day when a certain purple ball spinning group I was in got him on tape to indtroduce us at half time of basketball games. Good times.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Apr 13, 2011 12:55pm
The Triway Wizards?OneBuckeye;740296 wrote:Love me some Joe Tait on the radio. He is as much a cavs legend as Mark Price and Larry Nance. It will be very weird listening to the cavs when he is not on.
I thought it was the coolest thing back in the day when a certain purple ball spinning group I was in got him on tape to indtroduce us at half time of basketball games. Good times.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Apr 13, 2011 12:55pm
Wham with the right hand is even better when prefaced by "to the line, to the lane..."Con_Alma;740283 wrote:^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
...gotta be his signature along with, " Have uhhhhhhh Good Night everybody."
OneBuckeye
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Apr 13, 2011 12:57pm
THE4RINGZ;740302 wrote:The Triway Wizards?
The one and only.
THE4RINGZ
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Apr 13, 2011 12:58pm
OneBuckeye;740306 wrote:The one and only.
Ha. What years did you do that? My son who is now a junior was a Wizard for two seasons.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Apr 13, 2011 1:00pm
Fab4Runner;740288 wrote:I was at the game Friday for Joe Tait Tribute Night and it was really touching. They unveiled a Joe Tait banner in the Q and had a video tribute to him. All of the players wore Tait style sweaters during their intro video and the Scream Team performed in them as well. He was given a couple gifts and the sold special tshirts for him. I won't lie..I was tearing up. He is truly one of the greatest of all time and I will miss listening to him.
I was at his first game back this year in late March and a simple "welcome back" message over the PA had the whole joint on their feet. Probably the loudest the arena got all night.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Apr 13, 2011 1:01pm
THE4RINGZ;740308 wrote:Ha. What years did you do that? My son who is now a junior was a Wizard for two seasons.
I think it was 5th and 6th graders when I did it so that would have been 96-97 and 95-96 seasons I think.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Apr 13, 2011 1:03pm
Fab4Runner;740288 wrote:I was at the game Friday for Joe Tait Tribute Night and it was really touching. They unveiled a Joe Tait banner in the Q and had a video tribute to him. All of the players wore Tait style sweaters during their intro video and the Scream Team performed in them as well. He was given a couple gifts and the sold special tshirts for him. I won't lie..I was tearing up. He is truly one of the greatest of all time and I will miss listening to him.
Can't belive I missed that. Any pics of the players inthe sweaters? I am too lazy to google.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Apr 13, 2011 1:09pm
I think wildcats got pictures and video but he hasn't uploaded any of them yet. I will ask him.OneBuckeye;740321 wrote:Can't belive I missed that. Any pics of the players inthe sweaters? I am too lazy to google.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Apr 13, 2011 1:11pm
Fab4Runner;740333 wrote:I think wildcats got pictures and video but he hasn't uploaded any of them yet. I will tell him to do it now.
Thanks! FIFY.
I tried google and came up empty.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Apr 13, 2011 1:37pm
I remember all the other media guys (McCloud, Carr, Campy, Phelps) all wore sweaters to honor him, and when the ceremony stopped Joe's first words were, "Thank you Mike...and let me tell you I have never seen so many ugly sweaters in my life." Joe is a legend and I will miss him greatly.
One of my other favorite catchphrases is "Whistle and NOW WHAT??"
One of my other favorite catchphrases is "Whistle and NOW WHAT??"
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Apr 13, 2011 1:41pm
Not a Cavs fan but always respected Tait. Especially for all the horrible basketball he saw thoughout his broadcasting career. I remember when Lebrick left and he said that LBJ never talked to him during his time in Cleveland. Was shocked at first to hear that--then considering what a tool James is, I wasn't so surprised.
JerseyBuck
Posts: 429
Apr 13, 2011 2:16pm
Joe Tait is one of the best announcers to call the game. It's a shame he doesnt get the type of credit he deserves due to the smaller market.
Heres a pic from the last home game
Heres a pic from the last home game
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Apr 13, 2011 4:07pm
We had season tickets growing up, if it was an away game or we werent able to go my dad would always turn off the TV sound and turn on the radio to listen to Joe. He is one of the all time greats, 39 years is a long time to do anything. He will be missed.
Heres a little video to the tribute night. You play sports highlights to music from Forrest Gump and I'm sold.
http://videos.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/2011/04/tribute_to_joe_tait_-_the_voic.html
Heres a little video to the tribute night. You play sports highlights to music from Forrest Gump and I'm sold.
http://videos.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/2011/04/tribute_to_joe_tait_-_the_voic.html
JerseyBuck
Posts: 429
Apr 13, 2011 4:13pm
BTW for those who didn't know, for the second half of the Cavs game you'll hear Joe Tait's play by play.
wes_mantooth
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Apr 13, 2011 4:20pm
Sad night for me. I grew up listening to joe since at that time...we had no cable. as bad as some of our cleveland teams are....we are truly blessed with great announcers.
hangonsloopy
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Apr 13, 2011 5:10pm
hangonsloopy
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Apr 13, 2011 5:11pm
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Apr 13, 2011 10:33pm
It had been awhile since I heard him call a game. I'm glad they decided to play his broadcast for the 2nd half. There were a couple times tonight when Fred almost lost it, AC was pretty emotional as well. Anyways, they are going to have an hour special after the postgame show