Long-time Philadelphia Phillies announcer Andy Musser dies at 74

Published: Monday, January 23, 2012, 11:05 PM     Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:14 AMBy Associated PressThe Associated Press
Follow1TweetSharecloseDiggStumble UponFarkRedditShareEmailPrintView full sizeAP File Photo | CHRIS GARDNERPhiladelphia Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser sits for a photograph in the television broadcasting booth during the fourth inning of the Phillies' game against the Florida Marlins in 2001.Andy Musser, a sports announcer for 45 years and a Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster for a quarter-century, has died. He was 74.

Musser's son, Allan, of Roswell, Ga., said his father died Sunday evening at his home in Wynnewood in suburban Philadelphia.

Musser retired in 2001 after 25 years with the Phillies, working throughout his tenure beside Harry Kalas. Musser missed only two games for health reasons when laryngitis kept him out of the broadcast booth. He also covered the World Series, Eagles and 76ers games, and Big Five basketball.

Musser is also survived by his wife of 50 years, Eun Joo, and his daughter, Luanne Zimmerman of Lower Gwynedd, Pa.
"Andy was a dear friend to many, an absolute gentleman, and a true professional," Phillies President David Montgomery said in a statement. "I had the pleasure of working with him for 26 years during which time he made a significant contribution to our club. Additionally, along with thousands of Philadelphia sports fans, I admired his versatility in announcing not only Phillies games but also his work with the Eagles, Sixers and Villanova Basketball. Since leaving the Phillies broadcast booth in 2001, Andy remained close to the club. We will all miss our dear friend."
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1Comments FeedJosh Folck | The Express-TimesJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:02PMFollow

Andy Musser will be missed. He was a part of a tremendous Phillies' broadcasting team. You can't really say that about the team's TV crew anymore.

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