Sunday, May 23, 2004

"What a Wonderful World" Department

"What a Wonderful World" Department

Dave johnson's horse racing calls. I was coming home from work last Saturday, turned on sportsradio and it happened just about to be post-time at the preakness.

The start was delayed and then delayed again and again. Then they had trouble getting some horse in the gate. I was already home by now but just drove around the block in circles so I wouldn't miss Johnson's call.

Finally the race started. Johnson not only has a signature phrase but he also calls a very good race. You can see the race through your radio. Very articulate too. No stumbles, no mispronunciations. And then,

"DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!...."

Gave me a tingle down my spine. Always does.


-Benjamin Harris

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