When Dave Fox at KUTV in Salt Lake City heard about Hot Rod Hundley retiring at the end of this season, he did what the rest of us would- but he did it first. It's better than some cut-and-paste job from wire copy any day.
"He is the last original member of the Jazz, and the the only radio Broadcaster they have ever had. After 35 years, Hots is done. 42 years in all as a broadcaster!
Here is what the the man himself said in a Jazz release:
“Retiring was a tough decision for me to make,” said Hundley ((pictured, thanks nba.com)). “But after 42 seasons of broadcasting, countless miles on the road, hotel rooms and airplanes, I have decided that spending quality time with my daughters and grandchildren is what I want to do. I am grateful to Larry and Gail Miller for their support over the years and have nothing but fond memories of my time with the Jazz organization. I would also like to thank all of the fans in Salt Lake City and throughout the great state of Utah for all of your support over the years. It has truly meant the world to me.”
Pitty the man who has to follow this legend. Hots was loved by the fans and respected by peers. How else can you last so long in this business!! He has called over 3000 games! Jazz fans may not even know this, but Hots actually started as a Phoenix Suns brodacaster and also worked 2 years with the Lakers with the late Chick Hearn. Long time Laker fan Jack Nicholsen still talks to Hots before every game when the Jazz are in LA. Hots had a HUGE following! He will be missed!
What he said...
Here's a story from ABC4 in black...
He talked about his career just after he cleared his 3,000th broadcast earlier this season with Andre Aldridge, Steve Smith, and Cheryl Miller at NBA TV
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