Many earlier-generational play-by-players and analysts are pushed out when they still had gas in the tank

Ten voices whom I miss and who are still around

Marv Albert, Don Criqui, Tom Hammond, Verne Lundquist, Paul Maguire, Brent Musburger, Mike Patrick, Tim Ryan, Dick Stockton and Bob Trumpy 

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These octogenarians and the one nonagenarian, aged 80 or 90 older. They are still with it have the emotion, determination and energy to get the job done.

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Hubie Brown, 91, worked for ESPN, is still as sharp as a fresh knife.

Lee Corso, 89, this past week, under the assistance of Kirk Herbstreit

Don Criqui, 84, his voice was crisp, clean and always on-the money

Jacques Doucet, A long timer in Canada, 84, first in Montreal and later in Toronto

Gary Gerould, 84, developed a sufficient connection with fans in Sacramento

Ray Goss, 87, Started with Duquesne in 1968, still working at it today

Bill Hillgrove, 83, Off Steelers, Still on U/Pitt for both football and basketball

Johnny Holliday, 85, with a long history. Always a smile, Maryland Football and hoops

Dave Johnson, 83, One of the most respected horse race callers ever

Jimmy Johnson 81, Ex-coach and still in studio as analyst for Fox/NFL

Jim Kaat 85, Superb Voice and excellent storyteller, battled with Koufax in ’65 WS

Vern Lundquist 84, Known for his football, hoops and the Masters, for CBS and TNT

Denny Matthews 82, Original voice of KC Royals in ‘69, most senior in MLB, 55 seasons

Brent Musburger 85, He’s always had an edge, setting him apart from the cast

Tom Hammond 80, Committed to the mic, known for NFL, Hoops and Horse Racing

Bill Raftery 81, Combines humor, analytical depth and when to say it’s enough

Tim Ryan 85, Still spirited, among the best all-rounded. Best known for NHL

Merrill Reese 82, After Harry Kalas died and Eagles won, Reese was Philly’s favorite

Dick Stockton 82, Network or local, big on NFL, MLB and NBA

Bob Uecker 90, Perhaps the funniest man in MLB, with the Brewers since 1971

Dick Vitale 85, A progenitor at ESPN; Got millions to follow college hoops

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In 2025, they will celebrate their 80th birthdays

Judy Rankin Professional Golfer and confident woman

Bob Trumpy   Throaty and opinionated NBC analyst

George Blaha   Detroit Pistons and Michigan State, but aging a bit

Walt Frazier All Rookie Team in 1967 and now a stylized voice

Peter Gannon Best known in Boston and nationally, ESPN and MLB

Gene Deckerhoff Beloved by Bucs’ fans, after years with FSU too

Ken Schanzer An NBC Sports president under the aegis of Dick Ebersol

Rich Chvotkin, Voice of Hoyas since 1974, and still going

Rick Monday, Sweet Voices On-air, Scully, Porter, Steiner +