JMILL Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Every parent out there will automatically say their favorite name said in the Mr. Whitehead voice is their own kid's name after being announced a state champion to stand at the top of the podium. I literally can still hear the echo of that voice & announcement in my head to this day like I was in Bankers Life listening to it live. This will be a tough act to follow for someone for sure. Thanks for all your time and dedicate and we look forward to 2 more days of this !!! Cricket21, UncleJimmy and MUSKEEWRESTLER 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Ed Pendoski said: Just for nostalgia...I'll start my two favorite Kevin Whitehead names of IHSAA State Finals of the past. TEEEEEEE. JAYYYYYY HAYES!!!!!!!! It was a couple years of that and it got louder every year. When I moved to Indy I remember meeting the Wagners in Zionsville's room. My first thought was "that's the guy that ruined Mr. Whitehead saying TJ Hayes" Mr. Whitehead was also spectacular announcing Anton Talamantez. My favorite: Maaallll doooo naaaa dooooo!!!! (There were many different first names over the years) Edited February 17, 2023 by matts Jcjcjc, piscis1956 and oldfat119 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Humble Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I started coaching in 1970 and attended the State Finals at Southport in 71 or 72 and have not missed since. There has not been anything or anyone that defines the State Championship like Kevin Whitehead! Thanks piscis1956, MUSKEEWRESTLER and Jcjcjc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscis1956 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Just curious what this golden voiced wonder does when he is acting as the wrestling state finals announcer. Is he a radio personality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, piscis1956 said: Just curious what this golden voiced wonder does when he is acting as the wrestling state finals announcer. Is he a radio personality? I hear that he walks the earth like Caine from Kung Fu giving out sage advice to those young ones patient enough to listen. MUSKEEWRESTLER, piscis1956, tyquhp13 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Weinzapfel Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I began hearing Mr. Whitehead's voice introducing wrestlers from across the state as a young child. As a high school wrestler, hearing him introduce you by name became part of the goal. Watching my kids attempt to mimic his voice introducing themselves around the house during the tournament makes me dream of the future. Thank you Mr. Whitehead for the years of contributions to the sport (past, present, and future). Craig Weinzapfel Riley McClurg, quinnsDAD, piscis1956 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats McFurley Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Like others have said, I was 13 when I first heard his voice; dreamed and trained my ass off to have him say it over the PA. I'll selfishly say my own name was my favorite he ever introduced and announced. When it came time to name my boy, you best bet I made sure it's one that would have boomed over the speakers by a voice like Mr. Whitehead's. To "The best there was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be." Thank you Mr. Whitehead. MUSKEEWRESTLER, M109R and Y2CJ41 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Yelled at my house to be quiet during the closing moments of watching state on TV, so I could clearly listen to Kevin’s voice one at state last time. Thank you sir. Your voice and rapport will always be my memory of what the state finals should sound like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 https://www.wishtv.com/sports/high-school-the-zone/the-zone-extra-march-30-2023/ WishTV had a great story on last night's news It starts at 15:45 MUSKEEWRESTLER, AJ and M109R 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cloud Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Wonderful tribute to Kevin on WISH-TV. Always enjoyed stopping over to talk to him at the finals each year; always so gracious to people who wanted to talk to him. Had the unbelievable good fortune to stand next to him in line waiting to get into the venue this year. It was awesome reminiscing with him. Such a great guy. He will be missed. Oh, and by the way....Evansville is a lot closer to Kevin's Old Kentucky Home. Just saying. Think we could get Kevin to do a Tom Brady? Edited April 1, 2023 by Dave Cloud adding idea piscis1956, Y2CJ41 and Cricket21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahawkeye Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Dave Cloud said: Wonderful tribute to Kevin on WISH-TV. Always enjoyed stopping over to talk to him at the finals each year; always so gracious to people who wanted to talk to him. Had the unbelievable good fortune to stand next to him in line waiting to get into the venue this year. It was awesome reminiscing with him. Such a great guy. He will be missed. Oh, and by the way....Evansville is a lot closer to Kevin's Old Kentucky Home. Just saying. Think we could get Kevin to do a Tom Brady? He did Evansville Semistate one year, that was pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Dave Cloud said: Oh, and by the way....Evansville is a lot closer to Kevin's Old Kentucky Home. Just saying. Think we could get Kevin to do a Tom Brady? I was thinking the same thing when the move was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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