re: Chris Blair: Bain 2RBI single

People don’t realize how hard this job actually is sometimes. Turn on the Stanley cup playoffs and actively listen to those announcers give detailed descriptions of that action.

Blair gets knocked for not being a through and through LSU guy and providing less of a homer perspective sometimes, but that sound clip brings a lot of emotion and excitement that proves he’s invested in the game. Provides a vivid image for those not able to physically see the action and also transfers the thrill and intensity of the moment to the listeners.

Hawthorne’s voice was unique and will never be replicated. Brings a lot of nostalgia to so many that it’s hard to get used to someone different. But Blair does a great job, and I hope he stays for a long time to make a large number of legendary calls for the tigers.