Dave Wills, Announcer of Tampa Bay Rays, a loss felt by many

The recent loss of Dave Wills is being felt by many. Dave with
his affable nature, strong voice and enthusiasm for baseball has
left a hole in the heart of Tampa Bay.  Brandon and I
recount our memories of Dave Wills and how others are remembering
him.


 2 Friends side by side:  Dave Wills & Andy
Freed


The Athletic 2020 listener survey on baseball radio
announcers. 


The fraternity of announcers


Keith Olbermann recounts his memories with Dave Wills and
how Dave shared advice and support. Use link and begins at
17:27 time mark


Neil Solondz Tweet on Dave: “Dave was the big brother I
didn't have growing up. Larger than life and a great
friend.“
https://twitter.com/neilsolondz/status/1632444153421344770 


Kevin Cash - riding the ups and downs of the season with
Dave and their interview. 


Andy Freed, Dave’s broadcast partner serving side by side
for 18 years for 162 games a year most years.
“Yesterday was like every other day for the last 18 years.
Sharing. Laughs. Baseball. Fun. No way to know it was the last
time. Sadness beyond words today. It always felt like we were
actual brothers. Will miss him forever. Love to him and his
family.”
 https://twitter.com/AndrewFreed33/status/1632442533501362176?s=20


Tricia Whitaker tweets about Dave Wills support to her
during a difficult moment: 
 https://twitter.com/TriciaWhitaker/status/1632441808239165444?s=20 


Dave Wills served as the Pre & Post-game host for the Chicago
White Sox until 2005 when he started with the Tampa Bay Rays.


Details on The Athletic survey remarks on Dave and Andy


Buddy Baseball:  http://buddybaseball.org/ 


Homeless Empowerment Program: “
https://www.hepempowers.org/   


Kudos to  Jay and Z show  for their reflections
of Dave https://953wdae.iheart.com/featured/jay-and-z/ 


Andy Freed & Neil Solondz will continue to be excellent Rays
broadcasters and will honor Dave with their professional service.


Thank you Dave Wills - Rays Win! Rays Win! Rays Win!


Dave’s charities: http://buddybaseball.org/  &
https://www.hepempowers.org/   


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