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OT: RIP Dave Wills (Rays Radio Voice)

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by tilly, Mar 5, 2023.

  1. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    I know many of my fellow Rays fans are here. Tragic news. Longtime voice of the Rays died in his sleep last night. Just did the Spring Training game yesterday.
     
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  2. 62gator

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    Only 58yo, what a shame.

     
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  3. Sylez_G_Koolaid

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    This was really shocking news. I was out running errands Saturday and had the Rays game with the Yankees on the radio, then saw the news this morning that Dave Wills passed away. I knew he was hospitalized last year with heart issues, but still can't believe it.
     
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  4. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Living out of Florida all these broadcasters are such apart of connecting with home.

    It's why I miss Mick.

    Dave Peckham retiring from the Lightning TV side and now this. This is terrible. I spend many a saturday doing yard work listening to Dave and Andy.

    Tampa sports sounding different.

    Have to add Deckerhoff retiring too.
     
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