I think once you start as an announcer, you have to decide what kind of approach you're going to have. I decided very early that I was going to be a reporter, that I would not cheer for the team. I don't denigrate people who do it. It's fine. I think you just have to fit whatever kind of personality you have, and I think my nature was to be more down the middle and that's the way I conducted the broadcasts.

Baseball is continuity. Pitch to pitch. Inning to inning. Season to season.

It's been a terrific life.

I deeply appreciate the people of Michigan. I love their grit. I love the way they face life. I love the family values they have.

The good Lord has blessed me with a great journey.

I've been lucky to broadcast some great events and to broadcast the exploits of some great players.

I love what I do. If I had my time over again, I'd probably do it for nothing.