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Old 04-02-2021, 12:57 PM
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Default Grunder Retiring

Great guy. Going to miss those classic calls!!

https://www.drf.com/news/grunder-ret...nouncers-booth
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Old 04-03-2021, 11:02 AM
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https://www.paulickreport.com/news/p...zoaZdBRYokYVQE

Hope his health issues are not too serious....sounds like he has plenty to keep busy plus staying in the game, happy retirement Grunder!!
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Old 04-16-2021, 10:18 AM
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Default grunder to retire

http://www.tampabaydowns.com/news/20...wns-microphone

May 2nd is last day at tampa
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Old 04-19-2021, 09:17 PM
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Any idea who Tampa is going to go with?
Seems like a pretty nice gig to have.
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Old 04-20-2021, 03:58 AM
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Any idea who Tampa is going to go with?
Seems like a pretty nice gig to have.
You're right that is a great job! In my younger days I'd have loved to work there. I know of several candidates.
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Old 04-20-2021, 07:40 AM
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You're right that is a great job! In my younger days I'd have loved to work there. I know of several candidates.
Well if you're sure we can't talk you into it Vic , DT's own jballscalls would be the top of my list
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Old 04-20-2021, 07:43 AM
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Well if you're sure we can't talk you into it Vic , DT's own jballscalls would be the top of my list
J BALLS would be AWESOME!

He's my choice!
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Old 04-20-2021, 05:43 PM
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Stabile goes to TB and FMO slots into Talkin Horses. Which will be rebranded Spewin Drivel... My big break!
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Old 04-23-2021, 01:00 PM
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I nominate Travis! He needs a winter gig.
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Old 04-26-2021, 08:33 AM
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When is his last day? This Sunday?
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Old 05-02-2021, 04:31 PM
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Solid last call. Drinks will be flowing in Grunder bar tonight!!
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Old 05-04-2021, 08:15 AM
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Old 05-04-2021, 10:45 AM
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Solid last call. Drinks will be flowing in Grunder bar tonight!!
Listened to the call... Great call and a great race. He never made it about himself and understood the moment. Didn't call a 10K Claimer like it was the Kentucky Derby. I will remember him being the announcer to always kickoff NHC...
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Old 05-04-2021, 03:13 PM
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I didn't know about this either....He was a good, steady race caller and will be missed.

https://www.inquirer.com/sports/keit...-20201229.html

Happy Trails!
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Old 05-04-2021, 04:32 PM
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Good stuff Dan

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/att...5&d=1552188542


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Old 05-04-2021, 06:40 PM
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nice tribute...thanks for posting
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Old 05-08-2021, 11:36 AM
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I tried to honor Richard in the 2nd at OP on Saturday.

Didn't get much mileage. Can't think of anything more important that happened last Saturday.

Oh well, Here's my tribute.

Gonna miss ya Richard. Congrats on a great career.

His race starts at 2:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJGHLq9dh4c
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Old 05-20-2021, 11:10 AM
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J BALLS would be AWESOME!

He's my choice!
It's Official!!!!

http://www.tampabaydowns.com/news/20...next-announcer

Congrats Jason, already looking forward to having you in the booth next season!
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Old 05-20-2021, 03:22 PM
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It's Official!!!!

http://www.tampabaydowns.com/news/20...next-announcer

Congrats Jason, already looking forward to having you in the booth next season!
Yes but will he be joining us in the Grunder bar after live racing?
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