The Boston Celtics celebrated the illustrious career of Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Gorman, who announced his retirement after a 43-year tenure with the franchise. Gorman, a Dorchester born-and-raised figure who served in the Navy before becoming one of the greatest local sports broadcasters, has been a pivotal voice for Celtics' broadcasts, leaving a lasting legacy. The Celtics dedicated the broadcast table at the Garden to Gorman, naming it the Mike Gorman Broadcast Table, in honor of his contributions. Gorman's final message to the team, urging them to 'go win this thing,' encapsulates his enduring passion for the Celtics. His career was celebrated during halftime of the Celtics' game against the Wizards, marking the end of his remarkable journey.
During halftime of Sunday's game against the Wizards, the Celtics honored TV play-by-play announcer, Mike Gorman, who is retiring after his 43rd season calling their games. https://t.co/NXywN0Gbo7 https://t.co/BD5cRljVKN
During halftime of Sunday's game against the Wizards, the Celtics honored TV play-by-play announcer, Mike Gorman, who is retiring after his 43rd season calling their games. https://t.co/eNgLIqeE1M https://t.co/OfA8jJI8aN https://t.co/bAp52uILUy
Just an incredible career for Mike Gorman, Dorchester born-and-raised, served his country in the Navy and came home to become one of the greatest local broadcasters in sports history. And as good as he is on the mic, he’s an even better person. 👏, @celticsvoice.
The Celtics dedicate the Garden's broadcast table to Mike, naming it the Mike Gorman Broadcast Table 🎧💚 https://t.co/ONx7oENA85
The Mike Gorman Broadcast Table ☘️ Forever a part of our history @celticsvoice https://t.co/YsydpQLJis
Mike Gorman gets emotional remembering Tommy Heinsohn during the halftime ceremony for Mike's final regular season game. 💚🍀 Forever two Celtics legends. https://t.co/p6g36upxPx
Mike Gorman’s final message to the Celtics: “To the team, I just want to say, go win this thing, will you, please? Just go win it.” https://t.co/s3hiJTt6Kp
In a city that has been blessed with legendary play-by-play announcers @celticsvoice takes a back seat to absolutely no one. Congratulations Mike on a perfect career, and enjoy all the tributes today. You’ve earned them all.
The Celtics honored longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Gorman, whose 43-year tenure as the voice of the Celtics ends at the end of the season. 🎥 @JaredWeissNBA https://t.co/LYYFe3nInS
Thanks for all the memories @celticsvoice. Mike Gorman is a LEGEND https://t.co/BzItAMsMn6 https://t.co/GmzPU40SA5
The Celtics have a special day planned for Mike Gorman, as the Hall-of-Fame broadcaster gets ready to turn off the mic and give his legendary vocal cords a rest. https://t.co/9T54y9Fez4
Mike Gorman called Big East games before he went to the Celtics. As a young writer treading in some deep water at the time, he was friendly and encouraging and it meant a lot. Hope he has the greatest retirement.
Today is Mike Gorman day at the Gahhhden. @celticsvoice https://t.co/biZlOH5G7O
What a career @celticsvoice Mike Gorman is a LEGEND https://t.co/HbsbIYwY21
Mike Gorman called his first game when I was in elementary school. From Bird to Pierce to Tatum, he has been the essential voice of Celtics history. Here's what I'll miss most about listening to him, via some of his most iconic phrases. https://t.co/tmwAEVBhgT
The Boston Celtics are honoring Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Gorman, one of the best to ever do it, who is calling it a career - a damn good one, I might add - after 40-plus seasons. https://t.co/sC7cKmQx8J
Happy Mike Gorman Day! https://t.co/RrglCC77Kl
Mike Gorman is, without question, the voice of my childhood. It feels like you're watching with an old friend. Even after listening to him call hundreds and hundreds of games, I still prefer it over national broadcasts. You'll be missed, @celticsvoice. Thanks for everything.
"The greatest gift the Celtics could've given me they've already given me. Which is a chance to be successful at a franchise in your city you grew up in." Mike Gorman talks growing up in Dorchester and the moment with fans that still makes him get choked up ☘️ @celtics https://t.co/dKC8YMGJus
Boston mayor celebrates longtime Celtics broadcaster with ‘Mike Gorman Day’ this week https://t.co/ZyOcx6hZDE https://t.co/04Ap7ogim8
TONIGHT! Join us at 6:30pm as we celebrate Mike Gorman's 43 seasons of excellence ☘️ https://t.co/Fy5FwRFoIU
✍ "If you’re like me, then Mike Gorman is the only voice of Celtics basketball you’ve ever known." As Mike Gorman's farewell season nears its end, @ChrisForsberg_ reflects on the Celtics broadcaster's enduring legacy 🔽 https://t.co/msgZgmcPu4