Chick Hearn was the best there ever was, the fastest, the sharpest, the funniest. Caught every foul committed on the floor, whether it was called or not. I learned the game of basketball listening to him, and generations of Angelenos could attest to that. Watching a Laker game still doesn't feel the same without him in the booth.
when ever they bring up keys to the game............i always imagine chick doing the pre game briefing what/who "we gotta look out for" whos in for trouble tonight etc...where the banging is gonna go down/between who etc........knew how to give a scouting report like no other
Chicken told the LakeShow they needed some Alpo cause in the 1st half they played like dogs! EPIC. They won on a Kobe dunk on a missed Shaq free-throw OVER HORACE GRANT!!!
The Great Western Forum was rocking! The fans were loud...hell chick hearn got a bigger pop than Kobe's jersey retirement speech at the Staples Center.
greatest fan there ever was, told it like it is and didnt mind/never hesitated paying his respects to the other team if they happened to be the only ones that came to play that night. Gold standard class act. Knew everyones game inside and out
Chick was the best. Even in a moment that was all about him, he still had time to rip the lakers a new one for performing poorly in the first half. rip chick. Ill always remember listening to your casts with my dad as a kid.
Not a Laker fan here, but I respected the organization during the Jack Kent Cooke and especially the Dr. Jerry years. With due respect to Johnny Most, Chick is the icon of basketball announcers. A lot of people don't understand that he really understood the game and he could evaluate talent on a par with any NBA front office executive. His best job of announcing though was the opening game of the 2001-02 season when the Lakers were to be presented their championship rings. The NBA Commish, Mr. Stern, in his misguided arrogance sent Russ Granik to present the rings while Stern attended Michael Jordan's comeback in New York City. Things could've gotten really ugly at Staples, but Chick, being Chick, got the crowd under control with his presence and stature. So sad to see what the Lakers have done to Jerry West as well. Kobe might have gone to the Clippers if not for The Logo's counsel.
My friend was lucky enough to play in the N.B.A. and I had the privilege of talking to Mr. Hearn on a few occasions. Always very nice and friendly. A true legend who will never be replaced. R.I.P. Chick
Chicky Baby, he was the all time great. No matter what your background in L.A. Chick Hearn was the one thing everybody who loved sports could agree on and feel proud of. The real deal, since Hector was a pup.
I miss Magic and Cap and James and Coop and Rambis and AC and Jamal and B and Shaq. But I miss Chicky the most RIP Chick. We got 2 after you passed and I reckon that there will be many more. Chick called 9 championships without a miss spanning 4 decades.. 72' 80' 82' 85' 87' 88' 00' 01' 02' miss you Golden Throat
I had the honor of meeting Chick while on vacation in San Antonio when I went to watch the Lakers play there in about 1984. He genuinely was a nice friendly man and he introduced me to Keith Erickson too as I went to the announcers table at half time. I've been a fan and a listener since 1964, I wish I had been there for that tribute.
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I was 13 when he passed i almost cried; only time i have felt that way for a television personality
The voices of Los Angeles
Chick Hearn to Basketball
Vin Scully to Baseball
Chick Hearn was the best there ever was, the fastest, the sharpest, the funniest. Caught every foul committed on the floor, whether it was called or not.
I learned the game of basketball listening to him, and generations of Angelenos could attest to that. Watching a Laker game still doesn't feel the same without him in the booth.
when ever they bring up keys to the game............i always imagine chick doing the pre game briefing what/who "we gotta look out for" whos in for trouble tonight etc...where the banging is gonna go down/between who etc........knew how to give a scouting report like no other
And racist and sexist don’t forget
I remember when he was doing bowling for dollars. Greatest basketball announcer ever
Wish I was there!! Still isn't the same without Chicky baby
Chicken told the LakeShow they needed some Alpo cause in the 1st half they played like dogs! EPIC. They won on a Kobe dunk on a missed Shaq free-throw OVER HORACE GRANT!!!
"We're not gonna be able to replace you, Chick." Jerry West was absolutely right.
The best there ever was or will be. I started listening and watching Chick at age 8 in 1965 until he passed. I still miss him today.
Yes, the Lakers did come out and win the game after Chick called them out
I feel so lucky to have experienced Chick Hearn over the radio or TV he was the absolute best
The Great Western Forum was rocking! The fans were loud...hell chick hearn got a bigger pop than Kobe's jersey retirement speech at the Staples Center.
Legends never die , they live forever🙏☝
and then they came out and kicked ASS
Truly the best to ever do it. RIP Chick
Wow.. Chick will always be missed. Lakers games have never been the same without this special man broadcasting.
greatest fan there ever was, told it like it is and didnt mind/never hesitated paying his respects to the other team if they happened to be the only ones that came to play that night. Gold standard class act. Knew everyones game inside and out
Chick was the best. Even in a moment that was all about him, he still had time to rip the lakers a new one for performing poorly in the first half. rip chick. Ill always remember listening to your casts with my dad as a kid.
That was why Chick was beloved to Lakers fans, when they played like crap he'd let us know and not mince words.
we still miss you chick 🥺
Not a Laker fan here, but I respected the organization during the Jack Kent Cooke and especially the Dr. Jerry years. With due respect to Johnny Most, Chick is the icon of basketball announcers. A lot of people don't understand that he really understood the game and he could evaluate talent on a par with any NBA front office executive.
His best job of announcing though was the opening game of the 2001-02 season when the Lakers were to be presented their championship rings. The NBA Commish, Mr. Stern, in his misguided arrogance sent Russ Granik to present the rings while Stern attended Michael Jordan's comeback in New York City. Things could've gotten really ugly at Staples, but Chick, being Chick, got the crowd under control with his presence and stature.
So sad to see what the Lakers have done to Jerry West as well. Kobe might have gone to the Clippers if not for The Logo's counsel.
Man I grow up listening to Chick, one word “ Legend “
miss you chick R.I.P CHICK HEARN life long Laker fans we all miss you and thank you
rip chick , we got the best players,the best franchise, uniforms, and even broadcasters
Chick was always a slam dunk.
thanks Mr Chick wish I could have met you by way are there any old Lakers radio broadcast for sale
Chick Hearn is an true announcer for my Los Angeles Lakers for many years and i am sure that he is looking down on me every day R I P Chick Hearn
My friend was lucky enough to play in the N.B.A. and I had the privilege of talking to Mr. Hearn on a few occasions. Always very nice and friendly. A true legend who will never be replaced. R.I.P. Chick
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WE MISS LISTENING TO YOU CHICK!!!!!
My hubby was an usher @ the forum then. He on the video@ 12:04-12:16. Wow. Time flies. That was in 1997.
When Nicholson gives you a standing ovation, you are The Man!! :)
Say wassup to Kobe for me Chick
Pure class.
Marge was like the first lady 😁🙏
Chicky Baby, he was the all time great. No matter what your background in L.A. Chick Hearn was the one thing everybody who loved sports could agree on and feel proud of. The real deal, since Hector was a pup.
Legends never die!
I still miss Chick!
You Said That Well Big Game James 👌
RIP CHICK
I miss Magic and Cap and James and Coop and Rambis and AC and Jamal and B and Shaq. But I miss Chicky the most RIP Chick. We got 2 after you passed and I reckon that there will be many more. Chick called 9 championships without a miss spanning 4 decades.. 72' 80' 82' 85' 87' 88' 00' 01' 02' miss you Golden Throat
I had the honor of meeting Chick while on vacation in San Antonio when I went to watch the Lakers play there in about 1984. He genuinely was a nice friendly man and he introduced me to Keith Erickson too as I went to the announcers table at half time. I've been a fan and a listener since 1964, I wish I had been there for that tribute.
nebur59 You are very fortunate, I envy you.
Peace - Lakers broadcasts have not been even close to the same. Nothing special about them these days.
Dammit who's cutting onions again?
I went to this game. Wish they had the whole game up
I believe the Lakers did win the game
Darren Doyle: We sure did! 92-89 www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199801190LAL.html
thank you for uploading this. =)
Bowling For Dollars
Rip my ninja
Los Angeles Lakers won 6 Time NBA finals World Championship professional basketball 1971 1979 1981 1984 1986 and 1987
All those were one year early, its 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-88
BEST. VIDEO. EVERRRRRRRRRRRR
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thanks for posting this
did the lakers win the game?
So who won the game ???
Alpo
@brojan73 yes
when was this? what year?
Mitch Peters: Monday, January 19, 1998 (MLK Day, too) www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-19-sp-9890-story.html
1998
1969winter storms laurel cyn jenny maxwell and wounderland schools Brian rapp we were riders on the storm at the laker game flooded parking lot for the fabulous forum fathfull chic Hearn rules in hevan canyonlocalfilmscom Jerry west 44 rules