UGA: Legendary play-by-play man Larry Munson ‘recovering from respiratory infection’
Larry Munson doffs his cap to the crowd at Sanford Stadium during the Georgia Tech game in November of 2008. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
Georgia has released a statement regarding the health of the Bulldogs’ legendary play-by-play voice Larry Munson.
From UGA spokesman Claude Felton:
“The family has asked me to convey that Larry Munson is recovering from a respiratory infection and is in stable condition.”
Munson, 89, permanently retired from calling Georgia games two games into the 2008 season due to declining health. He had stopped traveling to road games in the 2007 season. He was behind the mic for the Bulldogs for more than 40 years.
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Gdawg
September 16th, 2011
1:23 pm
Fulmer, hopefully you catch a hobnailed boot in the face on the way home. Jerk.
Asheley
September 16th, 2011
1:25 pm
@ Saban and No, Saban,
Grow up!
Get well soon Larry! Wishing you and your family all the best. As said in another post, Hunker down, Larry. Hunker down!
Phillip Fulmer, REALLY?!?!? Come on, now! Same goes for you as for the other two, GROW UP!
1981 National Champ Grad
September 16th, 2011
1:28 pm
I would always turn the TV volume down and the radio on so I could listen to Mr. Munson (but now I just listen to the TV announcers). The second or two delay between the cable TV and radio was somewhat annoying, but, the drunker I got the less noticable the delay was. “Back up to you, Larry.”
ew`
September 16th, 2011
1:29 pm
There goes Hershel!
Get well Larry…
UGA Alummy
September 16th, 2011
1:29 pm
Let’s take bets on who goes first: the sorry coach or the homer blabbermouth.
Tech Fan
September 16th, 2011
1:31 pm
Not a Dawg fan in any way, but Mr. Munson was always a pleasure to listen to. May God be with him and his family.
Mark (another one)
September 16th, 2011
1:32 pm
Get well soon Larry. When I got to Georgia, you were already an icon. You brought the games to life with your annoucing. My wife and I tear up when we hear your taped voice on Saturday’s leading into the game.
Times change, its a fact of life, but true Dawg Fans miss you. My God look over you and guide you back to health.
Larry
September 16th, 2011
1:33 pm
UGA Alummy….you are an A-hole, insensitive bast….
UT GUY
September 16th, 2011
1:34 pm
hob nail boot notwithstanding – get well soon
Mtn Dawg
September 16th, 2011
1:39 pm
It’s not the same Larry. We all miss you.
Dawgfan85
September 16th, 2011
1:40 pm
Get well Larry!! We miss you calling the games! Go Dawgs!
Bleeds Olde Gold
September 16th, 2011
1:42 pm
One class act…..Good luck and a speedy recovery….Miss hearing you on WSB
dmr
September 16th, 2011
1:44 pm
Best wishes to Larry Munson on a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Get Well and Hunker Down!
Dawgman1
September 16th, 2011
1:44 pm
Larry we are “HUNKERING DOWN” WITH PRAYERS FOR YOUR SPEEDY RECOVERY AND OUR THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH. MISS U VERY MUCH. GOD SPEED!!!! GO DAWGS!!!!
Felix Millan
September 16th, 2011
1:44 pm
God bless the Greatest Bulldawg of them all.
DieHardDawg
September 16th, 2011
1:45 pm
It seems as though the heart of the Dawgs left the stadium left with Larry. Here’s hoping something can bring back that drive to win that we used to have.
Tmania
September 16th, 2011
1:53 pm
As an Auburn Graduate – I love Larry Munson and can’t imagine growing up in the state of GA and not hearing him call a football game. One of the greatest announcers of all time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Munson family.
Jiggy Smaha
September 16th, 2011
1:54 pm
Hunker it down, Larry–one more time.
Jiggy Smaha
September 16th, 2011
1:54 pm
Hunker it down, Larry–one more time.
G8R GRAD
September 16th, 2011
1:55 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Mr. Munson.
Jiggy Smaha
September 16th, 2011
1:55 pm
UGA Alummy….please, please, please meet me somehwere–anywhere–for just five minutes.
NOBODYYOUKNOW
September 16th, 2011
1:58 pm
There will NEVER be another like you my fiend. Hang in there. We all love ya.
Va_Dawg
September 16th, 2011
1:58 pm
God bless Larry and I hope you make a full, speedy recovery.
Anonymous
September 16th, 2011
2:00 pm
GATA?
Spider29
September 16th, 2011
2:02 pm
Larry, my family and I wish you a speedy recovery. We enjoy listening to the games on radio but still miss hearing your voice calling the play by play. Get well soon!
Big Dirty Dawg
September 16th, 2011
2:04 pm
The Man, The Myth, The Legend!!!
Easily Amused
September 16th, 2011
2:04 pm
Not amused to hear of your illness Larry.
Will be greatly amused to hear of your complete recovery.
God Bless
Sid
September 16th, 2011
2:06 pm
We miss you behind the mic Larry, GET WELL SOON………!!!!
Brin Cous
September 16th, 2011
2:07 pm
Larry..Georgia games are just not the same without your voice…I always used to turn the TV down and listen to you..You are and always will be missed..Get well soon !
JAWJeRDAWG
September 16th, 2011
2:07 pm
I wish you the best for a speedy recovery, Larry Munson.
May the years ahead of you be as golden as was your voice over the airways.
In my opinion, you’re the best play-by-play announcer of any college team in the nation – ever!
And, whether I was in the stadium listening to you on my earphones, or as I was so often in my youth, sitting on a dove field listening to your telecast on a portable radio, win or lose, you made Georgia football a real joy to follow.
A true dang good Dawg! All the best to you, Larry. .. Go Dawgs!
child of the KING
September 16th, 2011
2:09 pm
UGA Alummy…I’m sure your evil little comment was just to get a reaction.
Just remember you will have to stand in front of God one of these days and
give an account.
Also, I doubt you ever spent a day at UGA.
Larry, we’re praying for your quick recovery. God bless.
the misfit
September 16th, 2011
2:10 pm
It’s Obama’s fault.
JB
September 16th, 2011
2:12 pm
Just like when John Wayne died, people starting kicking America around. Notice anything about our Dawgs since Larry left the Mic?
UGAgrad71
September 16th, 2011
2:14 pm
I don’t listen to the radio anymore. I know Scott Howard personally, he does a great job, but I miss Larry.
TyTy Football Guru
September 16th, 2011
2:14 pm
Get Well, Larry.
Stomp on that infection with a hob-nail boot.
gomdawg
September 16th, 2011
2:14 pm
God Bless You, Go Dawgs and THE DAWGS CALLED TIME
ColumbusDawg
September 16th, 2011
2:19 pm
The game has not been the same since you left. Get well soon.
Chris R
September 16th, 2011
2:22 pm
Get Well Soon Larry, From all of Bulldog Nation!!!
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
September 16th, 2011
2:22 pm
Has UGA named the broadcast booth after Larry?
Mike
September 16th, 2011
2:25 pm
Get well soon, my friend. The ballgames just aren’t the same without you!
Alps Plaza Movie Club
September 16th, 2011
2:25 pm
Get well soon, Larry! XOXO’s
AthensDawg
September 16th, 2011
2:27 pm
The absolute best Georgia Bulldog and best voice sports has ever known. Wishing you the best Larry.
north georgia fan
September 16th, 2011
2:27 pm
Larry,
Hope you stomp that infection . . . with a hobnail boot!
You’re the best
Shelby Foot
September 16th, 2011
2:29 pm
There’s no such thing as “God”, but get well soon, Larry!!
Vince Doodly
September 16th, 2011
2:30 pm
As a non Georgia fan, I can see how Dawg fans loved him. One of the classic broadcasters of the SEC like John Ward at UT and Jim Fyffe at Auburn. He is the only announcer though that I ever heard quote half yard lines… “dawgs are on their own 35 and a half yard line!”.
Big Ol Dawg
September 16th, 2011
2:30 pm
Larry you are the voice of the Bulldawgs and missed every Saturday in Fall (Shoot the whole year too!). Get Well Soon!
Alex G
September 16th, 2011
2:31 pm
Get well soon Mr. Munson…you were the soundtrack to some of my best childhood memories!
Vince Doodly
September 16th, 2011
2:32 pm
I know the quality of announcing went down. I cant stand that Neal “Dildo” Williamson guy. Lauren Smith has been a blithering idiot for years.
UGAfan
September 16th, 2011
2:32 pm
One of the greatest play by play guys for any sport. When looking over a putt one of my usual comments is “Loran, whadda got?, Well Larry it’s a left/right breaker and its’ all about the speed”. Just an example of how Larry goes with me to the golf course. Best wishes and hoping for you a speedy recovery.
Vol Fan
September 16th, 2011
2:33 pm
Get better soon Larry. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.