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19 Dec 2003, 16:11 (Ref:816203)
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Jim Phillippe
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jim Phillippe, a longtime public address announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has died after a long illness. He was 84.
Beginning with the 1950 Indianapolis 500, Phillippe announced every race at the speedway until August's Brickyard 400. For 35 years Phillippe also announced the home basketball and football games for Butler University, where he taught drama and radio. He is a member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame. |
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20 Dec 2003, 17:12 (Ref:816930)
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Good post macdaddy!
I had the pleasure of hearing him at the 2003 USGP for the first time. Who knew it would be his last. Indianapolis Speedway seems to have a very commendable reputation for keeping long-time employees working well into there retirement years. Most of the employees seemed to be senior citizens. |
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