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2024
Al McCoy Obituary
Al McCoy was a sports broadcaster best known for his 51 years as the play-by-play announcer for the Phoenix Suns, the longest tenure in NBA history.
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18 Entries
diane Hunt-Wagner
November 5, 2024
I met Al 42 years when we worked together on a promotion together. We remained friends throughout the years. He was also so kind and thoughtful. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone and he loved his family. I will miss him so much!
Brent Weston
October 24, 2024
I met Al McCoy a couple of times at Nino´s, when it was open. He was such a kind hearted person. He took time to talk to people. He cared and he was genuine.
My condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Al. Shazam
Russ Capri
October 13, 2024
Al was a great entertainment professional. He was a superb announcer and a wonderful professional friend. My few minutes spent with him before Suns' games as I prepared to perform the National Anthem was priceless. One of the nicest people I've ever known. I will miss you Al! Russ Capri
David D Brooks
October 1, 2024
You'll be surely missed sir.
R.I.P
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Janelle Almendis
October 1, 2024
May God comfort your hearts.
Karen Fishler
September 30, 2024
RIP Al....you were loved....Shazam
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Darrell Bervin
September 28, 2024
Rest in Peace Mr.McCoy, We will never forget your excellent call on all the games for 50+ years.. I’m sorry for your loss Mike, Jay, and Jerry.. He will be missed..
Grace Figueroa
September 27, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Al's family. Al was a long time friend beginning at Glendale Community College. He did all our radio ads and introduced many of our students to some Suns player. I'm forever grateful and wish you Al a blessed rest in peace. We will miss you, and look forward to meeting again in the hereafter.
Thanks for playing the piano for us too! ---Graciela Figueroa
Gary Nelmark
September 27, 2024
Al is one of the people that inspired me to get into a 42 year career in radio. I even worked at KRUX...the station Al was a disc jockey on ten years after I met him. My mom went to the same church as Al and Georgia. A truly mild mannered, nice person in an industry filled with ego maniacs. Al was always natural, kind and down to earth. He was truly one of the "good guys" in radio and in real life. RIP my friend!
Ed Nudge
September 27, 2024
Meeting Al McCoy always reminded me of the humanity that has seemed to disappear. Total class.
David Brooks
September 27, 2024
One of a kind sir.
Thank you so very much sir for your incredible way of calling Phoenix Suns games.
Fredrica Montoya
September 25, 2024
Al McCoy was a gracious, genuine, humble and lovable man. I am honored to have known him,
RR
September 25, 2024
What an amazing career, his play by play was always entertaining. Such a long and remarkable NBA career as an announcer, one of a kind. Sincere condolences to the McCoy family, truly sorry for your loss. Your grief is shared by so many, fans, players, the Phoenix Suns franchise, just the entire NBA. May God be with you all.
Sue Schumacher
September 25, 2024
Sending love to you Ali and family. HUGS Sue and Don
Mr. Jr
September 25, 2024
My condolences.
Richard Kerr
September 25, 2024
Al McCoy was one of a kind. I first starting to listen to Al as a disc jockey.
In the 1960´s he was on KRUX.
Mark Borenstein
September 24, 2024
Al was the best play by play basketball broadcaster in the history of the NBA.
I moved here from NY at the age of 17 in 1978. I grew up listening to Marv Albert in NYC and YES, in my opinion Al was the very best of the best..
On top of his tremendous talent, Al was a treasure of a person..
Salt of the Earth! RIP Al !
Elizabeth Bell
September 24, 2024
RIP Al McCoy
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