Sportscaster
The Resume
(May 26, 1939- )
Reporter for Chicago American
Sports anchored at KNXT Los Angeles and WBBM Chicago
He portrayed a sportscaster in 'Mickey' (2004), 'Waterboy' (1998), 'Main Event' (1979) and 'Rocky II' (1979)
Sportscaster on 'The NFL on CBS,' ABC and ESPN
Why he might be annoying
What is a Musburger?
A drinking game was named in his honor.
He and then partner, Jimmy the Greek fist fought at a New York Nightclub over their air time and who gets to do what.
He was let go by CBS on April Fools Day in 1990. Talk about bad luck! His last CBS assignment was the 1990 final four.
Why he might not be annoying
CNN/SI's Stewart Mandel selected him the second best college football sportscaster behind Ron Franklin.
Mandel said 'his voice will always be associated with some of the sport's most memorable modern moments.'
He has a down home manner of speaking, addressing his viewers as 'folks' or 'partner.'
He has covered the NBA Finals and Superbowl.
He attended Northwestern University - Evanston.
He appeared in a segment on 'Saturday Night Live' (January 30, 1982).
Credit: Joe Gavidiota
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Year In Review:
For 2013, as of last week, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 70 Votes: 81.43% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 64 Votes: 71.88% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 163 Votes: 74.85% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 93 Votes: 77.42% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 93 Votes: 75.27% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 159 Votes: 61.64% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 587 Votes: 69.17% Annoying
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