Id like to thank the Rockets, AT&T SportsNet and most importantly, the fans that have allowed me to be a small part of their lives. At least I still use a brush, most of my friends are bald. Bill Worrell: I went home. You could actually hear the coins hitting the umbrella. Houston sports TV legend reveals shocking Houston Rockets tales, United Way 2014-15_Single Promoted Articles, MD Anderson Breast Cancer Promoted Article, Professional Skin Treatments by NuMe Express, CultureMap Houston Holiday Pop-up Shop 2017, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Houston rapper promises new Texans stars CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. dazzling gift from celeb jeweler. After three-plus decades with the Rockets and the Astros, few have witnessed sports changing the way Worrell has. In the late 60s, with his name at the top of the draft list, Worrell, still in college, joined the Air Force reserves. Jeff Balke 12 to No. Ken Hoffman: Did you go anywhere after the game Friday night to celebrate your retirement? The sheer beauty of the sport is like a drug to me, he says, then turns to an older gentleman whos stopped to say hello. Many mothers dont. HOUSTONToday, AT&T SportsNets Bill Worrell announced he will retire as the Rockets television play-by-play broadcaster following Houstons final home game of the season vs. the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, May 14. He gets noticeably angry with James Harden every time he tries to throw a bounce pass. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Bucks broadcaster Paschke to retire after season. When he tried to register for Introductory Biology 101, the class was scheduled for the same time as baseball practice. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. AT&T SportsNet's Bill Worrell to Broadcast His Final Rockets - NBA Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. It wasn't. Carpe Diem. Golden State's star sharpshooter enjoys another historic moment, which also set his playoff career high. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Bill in the Guest Book below. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. I had 1 to choose from. Member First Baptist Church, veteran World War II, member Lion's Club, Elk Club. Abbott, FBI announce rewards for info on Cleveland mass shooter, Massive ranch up for sale near Texas next big state park, 3,800-acre San Antonio-area property to become Texas state park, Texas man catches giant alligator snapping turtle, releases it, Former KPRC 2 anchor Dominique Sachse to launch podcast Monday, Uber ranks Houston among most 'forgetful' U.S. cities, Texas to host national hot air balloon championship this summer, Report: Texas man took break from dinner date to kill man outside, One of Houston's tallest skyscrapers to become apartment complex, J.J. Watt tweets the 2 things he doesn't miss about Houston, You can own your own cave system for a cool $875k, home included, Texas college baseball player hit by stray bullet mid-game, Rockets CEO Tad Brown leaving team after season, Rockets' John Wall has hamstring injury that could end season, Greg Abbott announces $50k reward for information on Cleveland shooting, Massive Coastal Bend ranch up for sale near Texas next big state park, Property north of San Antonio set to become a new Texas state park, Texas man catches massive alligator snapping turtle, then releases it back into the wild, How former KPRC 2 anchor Dominique Sachse is getting back to reporting, Uber ranks Houston among the most 'forgetful' U.S. cities. I wasnt so hot on dentistry, he says today. KH: You were a pretty good pitcher in college at the University of Houston. After 36 years of broadcasting, he does deserve an award at some gala. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Rockets 2022-2023 player recaps: Tari Eason. William Hamilton Worrell, Jr. (born June 2, 1944)[2] is a retired American sportscaster known primarily as the home television play-by-play announcer for the Houston Rockets, a role he filled from the early 1980s until his retirement at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season. Catch up on Texas sports, sign up for the Launch Pad newsletter here. Bill Worrell, who retired in May 2021 after 40 years of broadcasting with the Rockets, was honored by Mayor Turner at city council. James William "Hush Puppy Man" Worrell (1925-1981) - Find a Grave Thats my man, he says, more than once. Worrell (c) said that his final Rockets play-by-play telecast will be the team's home finale Friday against the Clippers NBAE/GETTY IMAGES. The Vibrant Legacy of Artist Bill Worrell, Who Drew Inspiration From