How old is Bill Schonely of the Portland Trail Blazers?

92 years (June 1, 1929)
Bill Schonely/Age
The Schonz at 92: ‘I’m one of the old guys now’ Bill Schonely and I had lunch the other day in our annual celebration of his birthday. His 92nd, which comes Tuesday, June 1. “I remember as a young kid, I would see some of the older people walking around,” the legendary voice of the Trail Blazers said.

Is Bill Schonely married?

He has four children from his first marriage. He married his second wife Dottie in 1992.

Who is the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers?

Calabro was hired in 2016 as the Blazers’ TV announcer. He left the team last year to spend more time with his family. PORTLAND, Ore. — Kevin Calabro will return as the Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer next season after a one-year absence from the team.

What happened to Kevin Calabro?

Calabro left Portland in July 2020 after the season was suspended due to COVID-19, with Kent assuming his duties for the NBA restart in Orlando.

Is Lamar Hurd married?

Hurd graduated from Oregon State with a degree in Communications. He lives in Oregon with wife Bethany Hurd, while his brother Khari, Mother Marlene and two nieces live in Houston, Texas, and brother Richard lives in Nevada.

What happened to Brian Wheeler?

Brian Wheeler, the long-time voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, will not return as the team’s radio play-by-play broadcaster next season, it was announced today by Trail Blazers President and CEO Chris McGowan.

Why did Calabro quit?

After 35 years and calling over 2,600 NBA games, veteran NBA play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro is “taking a break from the thing that I love to do most in the world” to focus on his family and his health. We’re in great health, but we’ve got some things happening in family that I want to be a part of.

Where is Brian Wheeler now?

Wheeler moved from Chicago to Seattle, Washington, to take a job working for the Seattle SuperSonics, remaining there for two seasons, also hosting a radio talk show on the team’s flagship radio station, KJR.

How old is Kevin Calabro?

65 years (June 27, 1956)
Kevin Calabro/Age

What happened to Brian Wheeler Blazers?

Where does Kevin Calabro live?

Seattle, Washington
Kevin Paul Calabro (born June 27, 1956) is an American sportscaster based in Seattle, Washington.

Is Kevin Calabro married?

Calabro and his wife, Sue, have been married for 38 years and live in Seattle with their four children and daughter-in-law nearby.

How old is Bill Schonely now?

Bill Schonely was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA on Saturday, June 1, 1929 (Silent Generation). He is 92 years old and is a Gemini. Bill Schonely, nicknamed “The Schonz”, is an American sports broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers for almost three decades, from the team’s launch in 1970 until 1998.

Who started the Portland Trailblazers?

In April 1970, Schonely was approached by Blazers co-founder Harry Glickman, whom Schonely knew as a founder of the Portland Buckaroos. Schonely was the organization’s sixth hire.

What did Jim Schonely do in the NBA?

In 1967, Schonely did West Coast National Hockey League coverage for CBS. Schonely also called major league Seattle Pilots games for the one year they played before moving to Milwaukee. In 1967, Schonely nearly became the radio voice for the Seattle SuperSonics, newly created by NBA expansion.

How did the Portland Beavers get the Blazers job?

Like the original Blazers job, the Beavers offer came from Harry Glickman, this time on behalf of then-Beavers owner Portland Family Entertainment, run by Glickman’s son. Schonely, who allowed that he was open to a future role with the Blazers, called games for the Beavers through the 2002 PCL season.