A Racecalling Legend Passes

philcski · #1 02-22-2008, 06:47 AM

http://www.rochesterdandc.com/apps/p...34/1007/SPORTS

Ross Morton, the only racecaller in the 46 year history of Finger Lakes and the caller of Gulfstream for 25 years, passed away Wednesday evening.

ninetoone · #2 02-22-2008, 07:00 AM

#3 02-22-2008, 08:18 AM

Bigsmc · #4 02-22-2008, 09:22 AM

RIP

It wasn't until the dawn of simulcasting that I even found out Ross Morton called the races at Finger Lakes. I always just knew him as the Gulfstream announcer. The first time I watched a Finger Lakes race on the computer, it was a surprise to hear the voice I recongnized as winter racing, calling the races.

Travis Stone · #5 02-22-2008, 10:42 AM

A darn shame...

outofthebox · #6 02-22-2008, 11:05 AM

coming from downtown Canandaigua!

philcski · #7 02-22-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

RIP

It wasn't until the dawn of simulcasting that I even found out Ross Morton called the races at Finger Lakes. I always just knew him as the Gulfstream announcer. The first time I watched a Finger Lakes race on the computer, it was a surprise to hear the voice I recongnized as winter racing, calling the races.

When I was a young kid I thought he called ALL the races from everywhere, since FL & GP were the two tracks I attended most frequently (along with Saratoga)! He had that distinct deep, clear voice...

sumitas · #8 02-22-2008, 11:50 AM

A very distinctive voice. I am sorry to hear it has been stilled. rip and tx for all the calls.