RIP Bill Schonely

[MrQuackers]

Fond memories of his play by play on the radio for the Trailblazers

Driving around listening to him, you could see the game in your mind's eye.

Godspeed Schonz

Legendary Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely, voice of 'Rip City,' dies at age of 93

Iconic Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely, a longstanding ambassador for the team who coined the phrase “Rip City,” has died at age 93.Schonely, a

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Bill Schonely - Wikipedia

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[PimTac]

He was a staple of Portland basketball for so many years. Broadcasters like him are a rarity.