The Legend Ralph Lawler celebrates 2500th Clipper broadcast

[mkwest]

Early years in San Diego 1979-80 season


Ralph & the Redhead - Back in the day B4 a San Diego Clipper game.


This might have been Kareem's Last game at the old Sports Arena - 4/15/89. I think I was making some sort of presentation to him.


Ralph calling a Clipper game in the early 90's


Had fun with these guys - Fratello & Walton - early 90's


Ralph at his 2000th Clipper game


Ralph hard at work at Clippers Draft June 25, 2009 (Blake Griffin Draft)


Ralph and his wife Jo are greeted by Mike Smith, Bill Walton and 2 members of the Clippers Spirit to celebrate 2500 broadcasts as a Clipper announcer.

The man is the Clippers. Even though the team's history has been dimly lit for many years, he has served as the bright spot for many Clipper faithful. I don't think I could have made it watching this team over the years if it wasn't for him. The rest of the country may not know, but we've been blessed with a true gem. My happiest moment as a fan was to get see him call our games in the 2006 playoffs as the favored team.

I would love to see him call 2500 more games, but even if he doesn't, I will enjoy every single game that he will call. I hope that he gets the opportunity to see us hang a few banners, be selected to the hall of fame and have his own microphone hoisted to the rafters. There is nobody more deserving.



Thanks Ralph!

[thanumba2clippersfan]

Ralph really should be in the hall of fame. I said this before but he deserves to see us win some championships. He has been with this team through the good times and bad times, he is the voice of the team. Let's win a championship for Ralph.

[DubaLakers]

That was a neat ceremony, loved Walton's speech. I wonder if that was all off the top of his head, no notes.

[RiversideClips]

I loved that Ralph couldn't give a a crap. He just wanted to get back and call the Celtics/Clippers game.
I think Ralph has a lot to do w/me following the Clips and getting season tickets.

[playaloc916]

No doubt, Ralph is the man. He has a really pleasant way of calling games, has a sense of humor, and just makes things more entertaining. I'm glad that we had the honor of having such a great personality within the organization.

It would be neat if he could retire with at least having us deep in the playoffs for once. Hey, you never know, if we can keep our core and add a few key pieces here and there, it could happen within the next few years.

[Det the Threat]

Ralph ---->

This guy = The Clippers and I really hope he'll be elected to the hall of fame one day(if he isn't already), because he just deserves it.