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HAMPTON ROADS (WAVY) — A native legend in athletics transmissions has died. And this may be due to help coronavirus.
Robert Theron “Ron” Pinkney was a founder broadcaster who called this action for Hampton College or university and Norfolk State soccer and basketball games.
This individual is also believed to help be the very first African United states play-by-play announcer on a main television network.
10 On Your Side’s Don Roberts took a look back at Pinkney’s life and legacy.
“I did not necessarily realize that on ABC Tv they was the 1st African American broadcaster to help break the color barrier :::. and open upwards the doors for the Adam Browns … together with just about every other African American which you see, ” said Hampton radio personality and Author Jay Lang.

http://kku24.com , the voice of Norfolk State University sports to