Dave Wills, Announcer of Tampa Bay Rays, a loss felt by many

The recent loss of Dave Wills is being felt by many. Dave with his affable nature, strong voice and enthusiasm for baseball has left a hole in the heart of Tampa Bay.  Brandon and I recount our memories of Dave Wills and how others are remembering him.

 2 Friends side by side:  Dave Wills & Andy Freed

The Athletic 2020 listener survey on baseball radio announcers. 

The fraternity of announcers

Keith Olbermann recounts his memories with Dave Wills and how Dave shared advice and support. Use link and begins at 17:27 time mark

Neil Solondz Tweet on Dave: “Dave was the big brother I didn't have growing up. Larger than life and a great friend.“
https://twitter.com/neilsolondz/status/1632444153421344770 

Kevin Cash - riding the ups and downs of the season with Dave and their interview. 

Andy Freed, Dave’s broadcast partner serving side by side for 18 years for 162 games a year most years.
“Yesterday was like every other day for the last 18 years. Sharing. Laughs. Baseball. Fun. No way to know it was the last time. Sadness beyond words today. It always felt like we were actual brothers. Will miss him forever. Love to him and his family.”
 https://twitter.com/AndrewFreed33/status/1632442533501362176?s=20

Tricia Whitaker tweets about Dave Wills support to her during a difficult moment:   https://twitter.com/TriciaWhitaker/status/1632441808239165444?s=20 

Dave Wills served as the Pre & Post-game host for the Chicago White Sox until 2005 when he started with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Details on The Athletic survey remarks on Dave and Andy

Buddy Baseball:  http://buddybaseball.org/ 

Homeless Empowerment Program: “ https://www.hepempowers.org/   

Kudos to  Jay and Z show  for their reflections of Dave https://953wdae.iheart.com/featured/jay-and-z/ 

Andy Freed & Neil Solondz will continue to be excellent Rays broadcasters and will honor Dave with their professional service.

Thank you Dave Wills - Rays Win! Rays Win! Rays Win!

Dave’s charities: http://buddybaseball.org/  & https://www.hepempowers.org/   

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