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Tell me about Tim Neverett

I am a Pittsburgh Pirates fan... I know... there are still a few of us left. Anyway, the Pirates' long-time radio play-by-play man, Lanny Frattare, retired after 33 seasons at microphone and the Buccos have replaced him with Tim Neverett. From what I understand, Neverett most recently worked with FSN Rocky Mountain and as a part-time radio broadcaster for the Rockies.

In addition to being one of the few remaining Pirates fans, I am also one of the few remaining younger fans (I'm 28) who prefer listening to baseball on the radio rather than watching it on the TV. In saying that, I feel that a play-by-play man is very important. He paints a picture by which you can visualize and imagine the game. I'm a little anxious because Frattare broadcasted Pirates games for my entire life. Now I have to get used to someone new.

Could you all please tell me a little about Tim Neverett? His style, etc. No reason to hold anyhing back... tell me if he sucks.

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Always liked him

I can’t really remember him doing much baseball, but I’ve heard him do just about everything else. Smooth delivery, good voice – a real pro’s pro. As a small-time play-by-play announcer myself, I’ve long enjoyed Neverett’s work and his ability to sound good whether he’s doing Rockies studio stuff or DU hockey or Arena Football.

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by Franchise26 on Dec 18, 2008 2:35 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

"Rockies announcer"

I don’t remember him doing many Rockies games from the booth, however, he has done the Rockies TV studio stuff, as well as the Colorado Crush and his Mtn West college football stuff

He’s solid, and professional. I think I’d even call him a throw back as he seems to be there to announce the game, not to be a “personality”. He has a distinctive voice and pacing of speech that to me is unique, and almost odd enough to be distracting, but not. I don’t know about his baseball but I having heard several announcers in different cities, I think Neverett will be a solid choice.

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by Redhawk on Dec 19, 2008 7:40 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

excellent with interviews and background info

I know Tim Neverett more for his sports talk radio work in the Denver area the last few years rather than his play by play. He was an excellent sports talk show host, often having interesting interviews. He seemed to have good connections in the sports world.

I haven’t heard him do play by play as much. I’d say he’s a more reserved fact based announcer, will do his homework with lots of background info and interviews, and not so much an excitable type of announcer. For long time Denverites Neverett reminds me of Bob Martin, the Broncos announcer for many years before his passing in the late 80’s.

by titan on Dec 23, 2008 8:20 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

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