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sports1 year ago

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs as Giants' Longtime PA Announcer"

The San Francisco Giants and longtime public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon have parted ways after 24 seasons, with the team announcing that they will not renew her contract. Despite hoping to continue in the role, Brooks-Moon's contract ended in December. The Giants plan to honor her by naming the PA booth after her and acknowledging her contributions before a future game. Brooks-Moon, a Bay Area native, was the first woman to serve as a public address announcer for a championship game in any professional sport and is part of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. The team has not yet announced a replacement for her.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|
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sports1 year ago

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs Giants After 24 Seasons as PA Announcer"

Renel Brooks-Moon, the public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants for 24 seasons, is stepping down from her role. The Giants and Brooks-Moon mutually agreed to part ways after her contract expired in December. She will assume the role of public address announcer emeritus, and the booth at Oracle Park will be named in her honor. Brooks-Moon, one of MLB's first Black female P.A. announcers, has been an inspirational voice and an ambassador for the organization. She hopes her time in the booth has inspired others to pursue their dreams. The Giants have not yet announced a replacement for Brooks-Moon.

via NBC Bay Area|
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sports1 year ago

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs as Giants' Longtime PA Announcer"

After 24 seasons, Renel Brooks-Moon, the longtime public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants, will not be returning this season as her contract expired in December. The Giants announced that they have mutually and amicably parted ways with Brooks-Moon, who became the first woman to serve as a public address announcer for a World Series in 2002. The team will honor her by naming the PA booth in her honor during a game this season.

via The Mercury News|
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obituary2 years ago

Remembering Ken Calvert: Detroit Radio Icon and Voice of the 'Bad Boys' Pistons, Passes Away at 72

Ken Calvert, a Detroit radio legend and former public address announcer for the Detroit Pistons, has passed away at the age of 72. Calvert had a successful career spanning over four decades and was known for his humor, charm, and interviews with music superstars. He was beloved by fans for his approachability and down-to-earth personality. Calvert's versatility was evident in his various roles in radio, including hosting a podcast in his retirement. His wife, Ann Calvert, expressed pride in his professional and personal life, remembering him as someone who made life fun.

via Detroit Free Press|
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