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RIP Al Wester, Saints first radio PBP guy
Posted on 2/12/18 at 11:04 am
Posted on 2/12/18 at 11:04 am
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Wester was behind the mic for two of the most memorable plays in Saints history — John Gilliam’s kickoff return for a touchdown in the team’s first game against the Los Angeles Rams in 1967 and Tom Dempsey’s then-NFL record 63-yard field goal to give the Saints a 19-17 victory against the Detroit Lions in 1970.
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Posted on 2/12/18 at 11:11 am to tss22h8
Damn. That rules out a return.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 11:59 am to tss22h8
I knew Al. I worked at WNOE as an assistant producer for awhile and he did the sports on our show. Very old school in every way; a helluva guy in real life.
RIP Al.
RIP Al.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 5:44 pm to bringit3210
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God Bless him
RIP. He's a "bless his heart" kind of guy. Witnessed maybe the worst football in NFL history, give or take a 63-yard field goal.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 3:14 pm to lsutigers1992
quote:He was fortunate in that he stopped doing Saints play-by-play after the ‘70 season.
RIP. He's a "bless his heart" kind of guy. Witnessed maybe the worst football in NFL history, give or take a 63-yard field goal.
The Saints from ‘71 through ‘77 were absolutely abysmal.
The only person who might have him beat was Jack Cristil (Miss State announcer from ‘53-‘11).
He had to sit through 636 Football games and 1,538 Basketball games.
Mostly terrible State teams during his tenure there.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 3:27 pm to soccerfüt
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The only person who might have him beat was Jack Cristil (Miss State announcer from ‘53-‘11). He had to sit through 636 Football games and 1,538 Basketball games. Mostly terrible State teams during his tenure there.
Todd Graffagnini might have them both beat
Posted on 2/15/18 at 12:14 pm to soccerfüt
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Jack Cristil
One of the best voices in radio IMHO
I'll tell you who I miss in terms of Saints games.....Wayne Mack....a Saints fan and a Bud Man
Posted on 2/15/18 at 12:47 pm to D011ahbi11
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Todd Graffagnini might have them both beat
#ThisOneBelongsToTheWave
Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:40 pm to rt3
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#ThisOneBelongsToTheWave
What is the least used tag line in NCAA sports, for $1,000 Alex.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 1:11 am to tss22h8
Loved to listen to Al Wester call a game . Great voice! I didn’t know his home was New Orleans. I used to listen to notre dame football with Westor.
Kudos to the mention of Cristil. A Mississippi State institution. Wrap it in maroon and white!
Kudos to the mention of Cristil. A Mississippi State institution. Wrap it in maroon and white!
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