Dan Kelly (sportscaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dan Kelly
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Patrick Daniel Kelly
September 17, 1936 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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| Died | February 10, 1989 (aged 52) Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
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| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Children | 6; Including John and Dan |
Patrick Daniel Kelly (born September 17, 1936 – died February 10, 1989) was a famous Canadian sports announcer. He was best known for calling hockey games. For over 20 years, he was the main voice for the St. Louis Blues hockey team. He also worked on national TV, broadcasting NHL games across Canada and the United States.
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Calling NHL Games on TV
Besides his 21 seasons with the Blues, Dan Kelly also called many NHL games on national television. He worked in both the United States and Canada. He announced 16 Stanley Cup Finals between 1969 and 1988.
He worked for big TV networks like CBS, USA Network, and CBC. He was also the main announcer for the 1987 Canada Cup hockey tournament. Dan Kelly even called hockey games for CTV at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
Famous Hockey Calls
Dan Kelly was known for his powerful voice. He could be heard clearly over the loud crowds at hockey arenas. He often used the exciting phrase, "HE SHOOTS, HE SCORRRES!" This famous line was inspired by another legendary hockey announcer, Foster Hewitt.
Kelly called some of the most memorable goals in hockey history. He once described a thrilling game in 1971 at Chicago Stadium. This arena was nicknamed "The Madhouse on Madison" because it was so loud. When the Blackhawks scored a goal to win the series, Kelly shouted, "I can feel our broadcast booth shaking! That's the kind of place Chicago Stadium is right now!"
Other Sports Dan Kelly Announced
Dan Kelly didn't just call hockey games. He also announced games for other sports. He broadcast NFL games for CBS Sports. He also called Missouri Tigers football games. For the St. Louis radio station KMOX, he announced St. Louis Cardinals baseball and St. Louis Cardinals football. In 1964, Dan also called the Grey Cup, a big Canadian football game.
His Legacy and Awards
Dan Kelly passed away on February 10, 1989, from lung cancer. His sons, John and Dan, have followed in his footsteps. They both became hockey announcers for different NHL teams. John Kelly currently calls games for the St. Louis Blues, just like his father did.
A few months after his death, Dan Kelly received two special awards. He was given the Lester Patrick Trophy and the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. These awards honor people who have made a big impact on hockey. In 2006, the St. Louis Blues honored him again. They named the press box at their arena, the Enterprise Center, after Dan Kelly.
