Tom Durkin to retire August 31st

Danzig · #1 05-10-2014, 02:57 PM

Hate to see hes leaving, feel bad for whoever tries to fill his shoes. He will be missed, does a great job.

#2 05-10-2014, 03:40 PM

1994 Travers

GoIrish · #3 05-12-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by helicopter11

1994 Travers

I second this.

NTamm1215 · #4 05-10-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

Hate to see hes leaving, feel bad for whoever tries to fill his shoes. He will be missed, does a great job.

Good point. It will be important for everyone to stay cognizant of the fact that the next announcer will be a successor, not a replacement. No one could ever "replace" Tom Durkin.

#5 05-11-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Good point. It will be important for everyone to stay cognizant of the fact that the next announcer will be a successor, not a replacement. No one could ever "replace" Tom Durkin.

I followed Tom when he left Gulfstream after the 1999 season. Felt like every eye and ear was on me 24/7. Huge responsibility.