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Longtime broadcaster Barney Hall, known as the definitive radio voice of NASCAR, has died. He was 83.
In my opinion Barney Hall was one of the 1/2 dozen best sports announcers of all time. That includes all sports. I would put Mr. Hall in the category of Sid Collins, Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Di ck Enberg and Chick Hearn.
Mr. Hall was extremely insightful, very respectful of the sport, covered each competitor equally and fairly in accordance to the situation. And, he wasn't a screamer like some racing announcers tend to be these days. He reported that facts as they unfolded on the racetrack and left all the BS where it belongs.
Barney Hall and Sid Collins were partially responsible for making auto racing what it is on the national level.
Rest In Peace Mr. Hall.
In my opinion Barney Hall was one of the 1/2 dozen best sports announcers of all time. That includes all sports. I would put Mr. Hall in the category of Sid Collins, Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Di ck Enberg and Chick Hearn.
Mr. Hall was extremely insightful, very respectful of the sport, covered each competitor equally and fairly in accordance to the situation. And, he wasn't a screamer like some racing announcers tend to be these days. He reported that facts as they unfolded on the racetrack and left all the BS where it belongs.
Barney Hall and Sid Collins were partially responsible for making auto racing what it is on the national level.
Rest In Peace Mr. Hall.