I will miss hearing his voice...
Larry Munson, the legendary voice of University of Georgia football, suddenly retired Monday. Munson, who has been the play-by-play announcer for the Bulldogs since 1966, will not call Saturday night’s showdown against Alabama in Athens. “I can’t express enough my deep feelings toward the Georgia football fans,” said Munson, 85. “They have been so friendly especially during this most recent period of time. I feel I owe them so much more than I can give. I’ll remember all the great times with the Dogs and have the fondest wishes and good luck toward them all.”
“Larry made the decision over the weekend after consultation with his family, doctor, and close friends,” said Michael Munson, Larry’s son. “The Munson family would like to thank Cox Radio, the University of Georgia and the Georgia people who have been so supportive of Larry throughout his long career and especially the lastSeveral months following his surgery in April, Larry plans to celebrate his 86th birthday this weekend watching the Alabama game with family and close friends.”Munson has been calling only home games for past two seasons. His last game was the Georgia game against Central Michigan on Sept. 6. Georgia won, 56-17.“I want to thank Larry Munson on behalf of this great university for 42 dedicated years of delivering the Georgia Bulldogs to fans on fall Saturday’s around the world,” UGA Director of Athletics Damon Evans said in a press release announcing Munson’s retirement. “I truly appreciate his return at the start of this season from surgery to give us all another opportunity to hear him describe the tradition and pageantry of Georgia football as only he could do it.This is a day that we all knew would come for the Bulldog Nation, Larry Munson is and will always be a part of what is great about being a Georgia Bulldog.”Added UGA President Dr. Michael F. Adams, also in the press release. “Larry Munson has given the bulk of his professional life in the service of the Bulldog Nation and we thank him for it. He has been a unifying element and rallying point for many years. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish for him improved health and many good times to come.”
From AJC.COM By Chip Towers