Beyond the Lights: PA announcers synonymous with the team each serves

Public-address announcers are always heard but not always seen while on the job. You hear their voice inside the football stadium, often introducing players and rallying fans before the first whistle blows. Their stern, sometimes unique, voices can become synonymous with the teams they announce for.

The announcers let the crowds know what’s going on beneath the bright lights, including all the running, passing and gadget plays on the gridiron. We asked some of the area’s best what keeps them ticking on game nights, and what’s the best quality an announcer should have.

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