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“Through the chill of December the early winter moans... but it's that January wind that rattles old bones.”

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John Facenda, born on August 8, 1913, and died on September 26, 1984, was a renowned American broadcaster. Known for his distinctive voice and vivid commentary style, he was affectionately referred to as the 'Shakespeare of sports broadcasting'. more

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