Bob Casey (baseball announcer)
Bob Casey | |
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Casey at the Metrodome in 2003 | |
| Born | Robert John Casey April 11, 1925 |
| Died | March 27, 2005 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Sports commentator |
| Years active | 1947–2005 |
| Children | 3 |
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| Sports commentary career | |
| Genre | Public address announcer |
| Sport(s) | MLB, NFL, NBA |
| Employer | Minnesota Twins |
Bob Casey (April 11, 1925 – March 27, 2005) was a public address announcer for the Minnesota Twins from their founding until his death in 2005. Casey worked 44 seasons and more than 3,000 games for the Twins, and announced over 1,000 other sporting events. He was inducted into the Twins' Hall of Fame in 2003. He was known for his playful commentary, intentional and unintentional gaffes, and iconic announcement of "Noooooooooooooo smoking!" in the Metrodome. Twins president Dave St. Peter said Casey's voice was "synonymous with the Minnesota Twins." The Minnesota native and World War II veteran got his start in announcing with the Minneapolis Lakers and Minneapolis Millers before the Twins moved to Minnesota in 1961.