Legendary Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely has passed away at the age of 93. The news was shared via Twitter by long-time Portland media personality, and Schonely biographer, Kerry Eggers.
Legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely has died.
He was 93.
A great friend, a great person.
R.I.P. City, Schonz.#RipCity— Kerry Eggers (@kerryeggers) January 21, 2023The tweet reads:
Legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely has died. He was 93. A great friend, a great person. R.I.P. City, Schonz.
Schonely became the original voice of the Trail Blazers in 1970, joining them for their inaugural NBA season after a career calling Pacific Northwest baseball and hockey games.