Longtime former Tennessee Volunteers announcer John Ward died on Wednesday, the school announced.
Ward was the “Voice of the Vols” from 1965-1999, announcing the team’s basketball and football games. He served as the announcer for the 1998 football team that won the national championship.
Tennessee has lost its Voice. pic.twitter.com/ayqMRqH6wU
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork_IMG) June 21, 2018
He was well known for his “Give him six … touchdown, Tennessee!” touchdown call.
Prior to getting into broadcasting for the Vols, Ward worked in advertising and radio.
You can listen to some of his best calls here:
