Joe Tait
Joe Tait was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 after 40 years on the air as the radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was the play by play announcer from the team's first year, 1970, until his retirement in 2011 (except for two seasons: 1980-81 and 1981-82). He also did play-by-play for the Cleveland Indians for 15 seasons— on radio from 1973 to 1979 and on television from 1980 to 1987. He broadcast games for the Cleveland Rockers (WNBA basketball), Cleveland Crusaders (WHL hockey), Mount Union College football, and other teams. His final Cavaliers broadcast was on April 13, 2011.
Books by Joe Tait
Joe Tait: It's Been a Real Ball
Stories from a Hall-of-Fame Sports Broadcasting Career
by Terry Pluto | Joe Tait
Legendary broadcaster Joe Tait is like an old family friend to three generations of Cleveland sports fans. This book celebrates his hall-of-fame career with stories from Joe and dozens of fans, media colleagues, and players. It's co-written . . . [Read More]