John Ward

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Watching the Color Orange with John Ward's commentary and some of his play by play makes me both miss and appreciate the greatness that is John Ward. His delivery, speech, demeanor and presentation were the same in 1998 as it was in 1972 and I would imagine was the same in 1959. This is never seen nowadays and probably never will be. John Ward truly never will be matched.

May the legend that is John Ward always live on. :hi:

(obligatory V,B here)
 
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Its to bad i can barely remember him since i was young. Would have been great to be able to be old enough to remember him.
 
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#9
Did he grab it?
He grabbed it.
Where did he grab it?!
IN THE ENDZONE!!!
GIVE HIM SIX! TOUCHDOWNNNNNNN PEERLESS PRICE!

My favorite John Ward line of all time. I don't know why, just always stuck with me. I edited it out for Justin Hunter this year =p
 
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What a great announcer! He has brought excitement to my years as a Vol fan more times than can be counted. I have shown my boys some of his calls on the Vol videos and they have never heard anything like him. HE IS THE BEST RADIO PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER OF ALL TIME!!!
 
#11
#11
Missed him by 1 year. Kevin Harlan calling MU games was boss for me. Would have loved to hear JW calling the games now.
 
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Turn the TV down and the Radio up. Did it for years!!!!!

Kessling is like listening to fingernails on chalkboard...
 
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Ju****nnN'Orange said:
Turn the TV down and the Radio up. Did it for years!!!!!

Kessling is like listening to fingernails on chalkboard...
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When I lived in K-town I had a work shop near my garden...when the VOls were only on the radio, I would crank the stereo in the work shop and tend to the garden. A great way to spend a Saturday...J. Ward calling the game and Bill Anderson providing some awesome (unintended) humor.
 
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#14
I went to high school with Kesslings daughter. Nice girl.

Growing up listening to John Ward was a highlight in my life. When "people" think of Tennessee they think Orange and Rocky Top. When Tennesseans think of Tennessee one of the things you think of is John Ward.


He's at the 25 he's at the 20, 15, he's at the 10 hes at the 5. TOUCHDOWN BIG ORANGE!!!!!

great memories
 
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I always loved the fact that JW was about a half second behind someone running for the endone.

Also, I too would turn the TV down and listen to him
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#17
1989 Auburn game at Neyland in the rain,in the patented John Ward growl when Chuck Webb runs in for the final score.John says Webb at the 10 to the 5 Thaaa crowd will tell you..........TOUCHDOWN.. BIG ORANGE!!!!!!Just got chill bumps,even on my toes thinking about the CALL!!
 
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#20
"Willie Gault, ladies and gentlemen, is running allll the way to the state capital!"

There will never be another John Ward.
 
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#22
Ward was good but he lacked the creativity of Kesling, like "Scooter McFaggdon for 3", or "Jabari Houston into the checkerboards!", or "Kerry Washington for the touchdown!"
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bamacheats said:
Ward was good but he lacked the creativity of Kesling, like "Scooter McFaggdon for 3", or "Jabari Houston into the checkerboards!", or "Kerry Washington for the touchdown!"
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Hey kid,

Slowly put the **** down and slowly back away. Go to nearest medical facility and seek help that crap has severly damaged your brain, maybe with years of help and many prayers you will be ok. :thumbsup:
 
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lincolncovol said:
Hey kid,

Slowly put the **** down and slowly back away. Go to nearest medical facility and seek help that crap has severly damaged your brain, maybe with years of help and many prayers you will be ok. :thumbsup:
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lulz....slowly re-read his post...
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