Bill King

It's hard top believe that over three years have passed since Bill left us. As Hank Greenwald once told me, Bill was one of those rare broadcasters who just never wanted to give up his profession and retire; he loved doing games that much. I always enjoyed his work on the radio with the A's and I think his call of the Kirk Gibson homer in the '88 series off Eckersley may have been his signature moment as an A's announcer. If you listen to that call, you'd never know if Bill was doing...

To the man that I never got to meet, but was as close as family because I grew up listening to your voice as a Raider,A's and Warrior fan. Here we go again in 09' and I still hear you as I get ready for spring training. I can't help not shedding a tear as I sit here today because you meant so much to me and my family. I grew up not watching the a's on t.v, because my Father would always have the game on in the garage or out in the backyard during the summer time while doing yard work, even if...

To a True Legend

Bill King made growing up and being a sports fan in the Bay Area so special. Although I can still hear him, I miss his wonderful descriptions of the Warriors run in 74-75 and all the amazing Raider endings of the 70's He was incredibly smooth and fluid, while being spontaneous.

Thanks Bill for your knowlege and wisdom that you gave me and support when I was playing for the Golden State Warriors.R.I.P.

As a life long Raider fan, I feel bad that I just found out that Bill King had passed. He could work the microphone and weave a story so well that I believe he belongs in the Hall of Fame (both football and baseball) for his contribution to sports. His trademark "Touchdown Raiders" always sent chills down my spine as a kid listening to him on the radio.

Bill King's legacy will live on for Raider and A's fans. The industry has truly lost a legend.

Thank You Bill for all of my...

Mr.King,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for every memory....from being a child to a grown man your broadcasts, incantations are as memorable and eternal as time its self.
Just as a great piece of literature or the awe inspiring craftmanship of the artisan, your broadcasts reign with those, whos deeds, and efforts will forever be remembered.
God Bless you, Mr. King....In no way could my childhood have been as fulfilling and meaningful as it had been if it were not for you.

I'm 13 years old in 1971 in Reno. For the next 15 plus years I was fortunate to be able to hear a words eye view of countless games. RIP Mr. King. And thanks for the memories I can still hear your voice to this day.

I wasn't aware until today that he had died. Just the fact that I Googled him to find out how he was doing tells you what I thought of him. He was by far the best I ever heard, and I've heard a lot of them.