6/12/2023 0 Comments Holy Toledo by Ken Korach![]() A half-century ago, Ken Korach was a kid in Los Angeles, spinning the night dial to tune in Warriors basketball games from faraway San Francisco for one reason: He just had to hear Bill. In Holy Toledo, Ken Korach, longtime voice of the A's and Bill's partner for ten seasons until King's death in 2005, brings Bill to life on the page. ![]() Bill was also one of the most influential broadcasters of all time, an inspiration to legions of his fellow broadcasters who looked up to him. Bill King, longtime voice of the Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors and Oakland (and Los Angeles) Raiders, was a beloved figure in California for decades, celebrated for his passion and precision in calling a game and for his colorful life away from sports, an utterly original figure who lives on today in the hearts and memories of countless fans. ![]()
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