PHOENIX SUNS RING OF HONOR MEMBER AL MCCOY PASSES AWAY AT 91

[Mosby]

Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor member and legendary radio play-by-play announcer Al McCoy has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

The longest tenured team broadcaster in NBA history, McCoy was widely known as the “dean of NBA broadcasters” for his years of service and unique broadcasting style. He served 51 seasons as “The Voice of the Suns,” calling his first game on September 27, 1972 and his last on May 11, 2023. McCoy’s unforgettable calls of the most memorable moments in Suns history, including three trips to the NBA Finals, and his trademark phrases from “Shazam!” to “Zing Go the Strings” to “Heartbreak Hotel” have cemented his legacy throughout Arizona and the NBA. His distinctive voice, vivid descriptions and deep knowledge of the game created a unique style that remained a staple for more than five decades. McCoy will forever be known as the Voice of the Phoenix Suns.

https://www.nba.com/suns/news/phoenix-suns-ring-of-honor-member-al-mccoy-passes-away-at-91

[Bristlecone]

1. That's too bad. I grew up with Al McCoy

Since leaving AZ in the late 90s, I know of no other anouncer for the suns. It’s like Vin Scully for the Dodgers.