Jack Corrigan (sportscaster)
Jack Corrigan | |
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Born | John Joseph Corrigan September 12, 1952 Cleveland, Ohio , U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Sports broadcaster Author |
Years active | 1979-present |
John Joseph "Jack" Corrigan (born September 12, 1952 in
Early life and education
Corrigan grew up in the
He attended Cornell University, where he played wide receiver for four seasons. He graduated in 1974.[2] He earned a master's degree in Speech from Kent State University.[3] He wrote his master's thesis on NFL Films.[2]
Broadcasting career
Corrigan started his broadcasting career in
From 1982-1988 (during the baseball off season) he was the TV voice of the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers, whose games were on WUAB.
Signature calls
- It's touch 'em all time for (player's name)![2] - for a home run hit by the Rockies (carried over from his time with the Indians).
Author
In 2005, Corrigan wrote Warning Track, published by Peakview Press (May 25, 2005)
Personal life
Corrigan and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Megan and Mike. He also is the brother to Princeton University defensive end, Daniel Corrigan. Daniel Corrigan leads the Tigers in touchdowns, tackles, sacks and punt returns and currently[when?] is a history teacher at his alma mater Saint Ignatius High School.
In 2006, Jack Corrigan suffered two minor strokes, missing several games. He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.[5]
References
- ^ [1] Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine (accessed February 28, 2010)
- ^ a b c d Brad Herzog Play Ball! Cornell Alumni Magazine, Monday, 25 August 2008 (accessed February 28, 2010)
- ^ Colorado Rockies Archived 2011-09-03 at the Wayback Machine Official Bio (accessed February 28, 2010)
- ISBN 0976661500.
- ^ "Notes: Corrigan back in the booth".