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CBS' Verne Lundquist fights back tears during last SEC broadcast

Legendary broadcaster Verne Lundquist completed his final SEC on CBS broadcast on Saturday, a 54-16 dismantling of Florida by Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.

After 17 years in the booth as the voice of SEC football on the network, things took an emotional turn as Lundquist said his final goodbye.

Verne says he’s going to miss the SEC. But really, we’re all going to miss him on the SEC on CBS. #ThankYouVerne pic.twitter.com/pM2Rxke5aV

— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) December 4, 2016

CBS put together a beautiful tribute video for the 76-year-old that is guaranteed to induce emotions.