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Announcers Quotes

Inside the booth with sports broadcasting's sharpest voices.

Great announcers know when to talk and when to let a moment breathe, a skill these quotes celebrate. They pair naturally with our Announcing collection.

Broadcasters calling a big game are often reminded to let the action breathe. A great moment of a televised game doesn't need any narration, which is why the announcers - the good ones, anyway - shut up at the celebration...

Quotes by Steve Rushin

Because of my tremendous respect for Bob Barker and for the show's high standards of professionalism I consider this a tremendous honor that few announcers have ever been treated to. Both Rod's and Johnny's shoes are huge; I can't think...

Quotes by Randy West

One of the pleasant duties of America's most famous announcers during the relatively short swing era of the big bands was to host late-night remotes from some of the most famous ballrooms throughout the country.

Quotes by Nick Clooney

People who think they know what they are talking about when they talk about baseball include the announcers and all of the sports press - no matter how much evidence you present them to the contrary they will continue to...

Quotes by Michael Lewis

Always Quotes

I teased Randy Orton because he started using my finish, the Angle Slam. I said, 'Hey, I don't mind you using it, but at least give it a name.' When he hits it, the announcers just say, 'Well, he just...

Quotes by Kurt Angle

Most announcers play pattycake, pattycake with the players they're covering.

Quotes by Johnny Miller

Unlike the on-air talents in the NFL where they have producers figuratively joined at their hip, providing them with info and tidbits of data, we WWE announcers are responsible for getting ourselves ready for every broadcast.

Quotes by Jim Ross

I always say the wrestlers provide the music and the announcers write the lyrics. You have to feel what you're seeing and experiencing to write the best lyrics.

Quotes by Jim Ross

Jon Jones' skill set is unique. Jon Jones goes out there and does video game moves that the announcers can't even call because they've never seen them before.

Quotes by Chael Sonnen

America Quotes

I have always been the tallest guy in my class, going back to first grade. Announcers have always had fun with it.

Quotes by Brock Osweiler

Nobody, but nobody stays a public-address announcer for more than a couple of years. Truly. Public-address announcing is not a career. Public-address announcers only work 81 days a year, so you don't make a living.

Quotes by Bob Sheppard

Players shy away from talking to announcers today.

Quotes by Al Kaline

Frequently Asked Questions

What historical era do these announcers quotes reference?
One quote looks back to the swing era of big bands, when announcers hosted late-night remote broadcasts from famous ballrooms across America. It highlights a specific golden age of radio broadcasting.
How do these quotes describe baseball announcers specifically?
One quote is skeptical of baseball announcers and sports press, suggesting people who claim expertise aren't always challenged even when evidence contradicts them. It's a critical look at unchecked broadcasting authority.
What skill do great sports announcers show, according to these quotes?
One quote praises announcers who know when to let the action breathe, avoiding unnecessary narration during a big moment. It treats restraint as a mark of real broadcasting talent. See our Announcing collection for related ideas.
Is there criticism of announcers who favor certain players?
Yes, one quote compares most announcers to playing gently with the players they cover, implying a lack of tough, honest commentary. It's a pointed critique of overly friendly broadcasting.
How do these quotes connect broadcasting to American culture?
They frame announcing as tied closely to American entertainment history, from radio ballrooms to televised sports. Browse our America quotes for more cultural connections.

From big-band era radio hosts to modern-day sports commentary, these lines cover decades of broadcasting craft. See our America quotes for more cultural context.