NESN Dale Arnold announces retirement
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McGarnagle
Yes.
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I can't say I have any particular feelings for Dale either way (he doesn't pop out like Jack, Brick, Sophia, etc. on the NESN broadcast), but the dude has just been there in the background or on the screen just about as long as I've been watching hockey.
Dale first game to Boston in 1988 when he replaced Curt Gowdy on Pats radio
BOSTON -- Veteran sportscaster Curt Gowdy was signed to a one-year contract Thursday to call the radio play-by-play for 1987 New England Patriots games as the team moves to a new radio station.
'Radio to me is the purest form of sports broadcasting there is,' Gowdy said at a news conference announcing his new pact with WHDH-AM. 'You're the only link between the game and the public. I love to do radio play-by-play. It's always been the joy of my life.'
Gowdy, 68, will replace John Carlson, who served for six years as the Patriots' play-by-play announcer. Former Patriots center Jon Morris will remain as the color commentator.
BOSTON -- Veteran sportscaster Curt Gowdy was signed to a one-year contract Thursday to call the radio play-by-play for 1987 New England Patriots games as the team moves to a new radio station.
'Radio to me is the purest form of sports broadcasting there is,' Gowdy said at a news conference announcing his new pact with WHDH-AM. 'You're the only link between the game and the public. I love to do radio play-by-play. It's always been the joy of my life.'
Gowdy, 68, will replace John Carlson, who served for six years as the Patriots' play-by-play announcer. Former Patriots center Jon Morris will remain as the color commentator.
He’s a real good guy. On a personal basis. Old school gentleman.
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missingchicklet
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Total respect for Dale. Very smart man who has been good in his various roles over the years. He has always seemed like a class act.
Big respect for Dale. He's very knowledgeable. He will be missed. Enjoy retirement!
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trenton1
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Good for him. He's had a great career and he always did his homework. Tough situation for him as the B's PBP announcer because he was following one of the best ever. He appears to have taken good care of himself. Hope he enjoys retirement.
Maybe he will start posting here again to get his Bruins fix lol congratulations Dale! Thanks for the memories
Fenian24
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I have respect for Dale for being above the cesspool that was/is weei and he seems like a decent guy, he also did everything he could to get adopted by the Jacob's family and never said a bad word about ownership or management.
I do give him credit for putting up with Andleman for as long as he had to.
I do give him credit for putting up with Andleman for as long as he had to.
he still reads. But I doubt he will post anymore after the neanderthals here ran him off.
I seem to remember his last post right around when Jack took over calling games. If I remember right there was some drama. Dale posted his point of view saying calling bruins games was a dream of his and he wanted to still call home games but NESN wouldn’t bite. Unfortunately as you mention responses didn’t treat him too kindly. Great guy though and if he is reading would love for him to pop in from time to time!
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Dale got a lot of unnecessary crap, but he’s a good and decent person, who was always professional.
This is so true, Eddie Andelman was insufferable. Wasn’t a huge fan of his play by play, but from all accounts seems like a really good guy. Had quite a career on radio/tv in Boston.
If you look at the date I officially joined HF with the Fenway account it was in response to what Dale had posted ( I was around earlier but seldom posted )
NESN and the Bruins made it clear to Dale they were going to one announcing team BUT he was the choice. Jack had been offered a full-time NHL TV job with another team. (Chicago)
Dale was making BIG money at WEEI and frankly, he didn't want to travel. Dale came to regret being loyal to WEEI and he had a rough go of it for a few years.
ON3M4N
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Happy for Dale, he's a class act. He was one of (maybe the only) bright spots of WEEI. I remember having him always on the radio when my dad and I were worked together. Every now and then one of the "on this day" Bruins replays will be when Dale was the PBP guy and I love listening.
Best of luck in your next chapter Dale!
Best of luck in your next chapter Dale!
mjhfb
Easier from up here
Sounds like he did what he loved, and is retiring after many years with gratitude and respect from all around him. Not bad at all.
MAINE-IAC
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Always liked Dale and preferred him to many other personalities that NESN has like Jack Edwards or Tom Caron. He never felt fake. Whether he was on the radio, calling the games, or doing the studio show with ex Bruins, Dale Arnold was an absolute professional and did well. A class act with a decent voice, professional attitude, and a love for the game of hockey. Shame he has to retire now, but se la vie.
Patdud
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can jack be next?
Dale as an announcer made Edwards look like a partial observer.
Dale as an announcer made Edwards look like a partial observer.
