Watch: C’s legend Mike Gorman throws out first pitch at Pink Sox recreation initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Boston
Mike Gorman could have known as his final recreation because the voice of the Boston Celtics, however he is nonetheless very concerned within the native sports activities scene.
The legendary Celtics play-by-play announcer made a cameo at Fenway Park on Sunday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch previous to the Boston Pink Sox’s collection finale in opposition to the Chicago White Sox. Try Gorman’s pitch beneath:
Gorman rocked a personalized Pink Sox jersey with No. 43 on the again, a nod to his 43-year tenure as Celtics play-by-play announcer, which ended this previous season together with his retirement from the published desk.
It was a particular second for Gorman, who grew up within the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester and has deep roots within the Metropolis of Champions. Gorman known as his first Celtics recreation in 1981 alongside former Celtics All-Star Tommy Heinsohn, and the duo linked generations of Boston followers over three a long time calling video games collectively.
After Heinsohn’s passing in 2020, Gorman labored alongside former Celtics ahead and NBA champion Brian Scalabrine till calling his final recreation this previous April. The C’s despatched Gorman out in type by successful their 18th championship, giving Gorman the possibility to trip in a Duck Boat yet one more time throughout Boston’s victory parade.
