Jim Durham
Jim Durham | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1947 |
| Died | November 4, 2012 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Donovan High School Illinois State University |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
Jim Durham (February 12, 1947 – November 4, 2012) was an
Career
Durham spent more than 37 years calling NBA games on TV and radio; his previous assignments were with the
Early career
Early in his career, Durham worked on WJBC radio in Bloomington, Illinois. During his time there, he covered the career of Illinois State University basketball star Doug Collins, later coincidentally the coach of the Bulls during the early Jordan years in Chicago, including the famous call listed below.
NBA career
Durham was the
Starting in
.The Shot
Durham's most memorable call was for "
The inbounds pass comes in to Jordan. Here's Michael at the foul line, the shot on Ehlo...GOOD! (Johnny 'Red" Kerr: THE BULLS WIN! THEY WIN!) They upset the Cleveland Cavaliers! Michael Jordan hits it at the foul line! (Kerr: WOOOH!) 101-100! 20,273 in stunned silence here in the Coliseum. Michael Jordan with 44 points in a game hit the shot over Craig Ehlo. What tremendous heroics we have had in Game 5. From both teams, what a spectacular series this has been. In my days in the NBA, 16 years, this is the greatest series I've ever seen!
Major League Baseball
Durham also did play-by-play for Major League Baseball, first in the 1980s for the Houston Astros, then from 1989–1990 for the Chicago White Sox and for ESPN Radio from 1998 until his death in 2012.
Death
Durham died on November 4, 2012, due to complications from a heart attack.[4]
References
- ^ Chicago Bulls 2012–13 Media Guide.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve. "Radio Only For Durham Next Year," Chicago Tribune, Thursday, May 30, 1991.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve. "After 18 Years, Bulls Fire Durham," Chicago Tribune, Thursday, July 4, 1991.
- ^ "Jim Durham, N.B.A. Broadcaster, Is Dead at 65". New York Times. November 4, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2014.