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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Richard Tardits
September 16th, 2011
2:33 pm
Vince Doodly, don’t forget miles too! As in “3rd down and a mile to go.” I certainly do miss him. Fantastic gentleman who also had a very active life outside of the booth. He had the best hunting and fishing stories.
bdawg
September 16th, 2011
2:33 pm
U DA MAN. God bless.
Woodstock Dawg
September 16th, 2011
2:34 pm
Come on Larry….Give us the picture…We Love You!!
BamaDawg
September 16th, 2011
2:36 pm
Gell well soon Larry
Woodstock Dawg
September 16th, 2011
2:39 pm
We have been behind for ten thousand hours and it has come down to this…a snap, hold and swing of a leg.
Drock
September 16th, 2011
2:40 pm
Best of Luck Larry we love you! Get well soon!
claytondawg
September 16th, 2011
2:40 pm
“My God…only 89!” The entire Bulldog Nation wishes you Godspeed in your recovery. You probably have a little idea how much you’ve been missed. But, you, sir, are one of a kind; there WILL NOT BE ANOTHER LIKE YOU. God made you then broke the mold. HE knew then HE could not make you again.
honest_abe
September 16th, 2011
2:40 pm
hang in there mr. munson!
Woodstock Dawg
September 16th, 2011
2:42 pm
we were gone…out of it an gone…I gve up, you did too….Miracle….Dawgs on Top.
UGAKEV
September 16th, 2011
2:48 pm
GET WELL/WE LOVE YOU LARRY
Anonymous
September 16th, 2011
2:51 pm
Little help here: GATA?
Is that an acronym?
Standing for what?
Wreckmaniac
September 16th, 2011
2:51 pm
As a Tech man, I sure miss Larry. He was magical. He made you think that a UGA game was the most important event in your life. He could say the most obvious things and you would think ” man, this is really critical”. Example: ” The dawgs are on the Auburn 3 yard line trying to get over the goal and Auburn’s defense dosen’t want to let ‘em do it” Obvious but when Larry said it you thought “gosh, what’s going to happen ?”. An irreplaceable presence.
Let the Big Dawg Eat!
September 16th, 2011
2:53 pm
Hang in there, Larry. Fight that infection. Step on its face with a hobnail boot, and break its nose!
Shanbug
September 16th, 2011
2:56 pm
Hunker Down Larry Munson and get well soon!
JGB
September 16th, 2011
2:59 pm
Larry, miss you so much. I’ ll never forget being 10 years old on Sunday morning in 1980. My dad taped the GA – TN game on the old fashioned tape recorder and I memorized the incredible calls you had with Herschel. It will never be the same without you. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God Bless!
Dawg Aunt
September 16th, 2011
2:59 pm
Saban, you’re an idiot
CoastalChamp
September 16th, 2011
2:59 pm
Let us make sure that the beloved Mr.Munson not watch Coastal Carolina defeat UGA tomorrow. We wouldn’t want to be responsible for this legend’s premature demise. And when we walk off the field victorious, you can continue your ranting and raving for your coach’s head.
Bob
September 16th, 2011
3:02 pm
Larry, I;m sure those Doc’s are “just so fast” and those Nurses are “just so big” but I’m sure you’ll get around them all and get home & well soon. I have a picture of you and your greatest calls (autographed by you of course) hanging in my TV room with all my other Dawg gear. One of my most prized possessions….
drbasic
September 16th, 2011
3:03 pm
@ANON
GATA= Get After Their A$$
dawggirl
September 16th, 2011
3:05 pm
Love you, Larry. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and good health. Dawg Nation sure misses you!
Megan
September 16th, 2011
3:13 pm
Who doesn’t still get chill bumps hearing some of Munson’s old calls? You are and always will be the voice of Georgia Football! Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!
Tech Guy
September 16th, 2011
3:14 pm
Best wishes for a full recovery.
Megan
September 16th, 2011
3:19 pm
I know i’m asking alot, but Hunker it down one more time Larry!!
TampaDawg
September 16th, 2011
3:21 pm
UGA Alummy
September 16th, 2011
1:29 pm
Let’s take bets on who goes first: the sorry coach or the homer blabbermouth.
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I mean, I have seen people on here who absolutely lack class, but you have taken it to an entirely new level. Dude, you’re just a trolling jerk. Take a hike!
TampaDawg
September 16th, 2011
3:23 pm
Get well Larry .. wish we could hear ya one more time in the booth. Hurry up and get healthy again, so you can go back to enjoying your retirement.
Rduck
September 16th, 2011
3:26 pm
Best wishes on a speedy recovery from this Tech fan. one of the best radio personalities of all time. get well Larry…
Richter Scale
September 16th, 2011
3:31 pm
I don’t blame you Larry, this Dawgs team makes me sick too… Get well soon!
dean
September 16th, 2011
3:31 pm
A great wife, 3 great kids, most of Grizzard’s books, and my Larry Munson-signed UGA helment. Life is good.
Here’s to you returning to good health, Larry!
Buzz
September 16th, 2011
3:44 pm
Larry is suffering from bad team embarassment syndrome. It seems he has an acute case that may be incurable.
1 more time....
September 16th, 2011
3:58 pm
Larry, get well our long missed friend. We need you to” hunker down one more time!”
Antigone
September 16th, 2011
3:58 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Terry
September 16th, 2011
3:59 pm
Troll’s, Remember your words the next time you’re laying down in a hospital bed.
Santa Cruz Bulldog
September 16th, 2011
4:00 pm
Larry you were the greatest!
Get well soon my friend.
Pope UGA XXIII
September 16th, 2011
4:03 pm
I’m as aggravated as any UGA alum about the current state of the
football program, but this damn sure isn’t the time to be posting any
“editorial comments” about Richt or anyone else in Athens.
Come on guys, let’s see Larry get well above anything else and if
Jiggy Smaha poster is the real Jiggy, we can ante up for a wreath for
the UGA alummy !!
Get well Larry
September 16th, 2011
4:10 pm
Get well my friend.
Seadawg
September 16th, 2011
4:12 pm
Go you Silver Britches and HUNKER DOWN… ONE… MORE…TIME. Get well soon Larry. ALL of the BULLDAWG NATION LOVE & MISS YOU
Billy
September 16th, 2011
4:14 pm
Hey UGA Alummy. I am willing to risk a ban on here and I am using my real name. And I am sure your some little punk trying to get a rise out of someone. Well you did. You are about the lowest kind of individual thier is to make a comment like that. And I wished I could be up and close to you so I could show you a little respect. People like you make me sick and I would like to show you a little old fashioned respect. And I would enjoy showing it to you in any possible way that would make you miserable. Hunker Down Larry and get well soon
old dog
September 16th, 2011
4:18 pm
Get well soon! There could NEVER be a better college broadcaster than Munson!!
meh
September 16th, 2011
4:20 pm
Get well soon Larry.
David
September 16th, 2011
4:24 pm
the only reason i was a dog fan as long as i was is because of Larry Munson when he left in 2008 a piece of me left with him..i no longer have to listen or watch the games because Larry made them mean so much to me that the art of play by play is gone.he was the best that ever will call a game period..no one can replace him. Wishing you the best Larry ..this is from a 37 year old man who when fall rolled around would always feel like a kid when Munson was calling a game.. Listened to him from the time I was 5 til he retired when I was 34 and it still made me feel like a kid waiting for him to Give Me The Picture every Saturday afternoon.. Thank for all the memories Larry and we know you can pull through this..I met you when you came to arbor place mall and it was the thrill of my life..again Thanks and Get well Larry
Dawg Tell
September 16th, 2011
4:26 pm
Get well soon Larry. Hunker down!!! We love ya!!!!
CalifornianUGAfan
September 16th, 2011
4:26 pm
Larry, you are in our prayers. My childhood memories of driving to the games with my dad and listening to you on the radio are special to me. Go DAWGS!!!!
bugsquacher
September 16th, 2011
4:34 pm
Get well Munson…..
Draggin' Fly
September 16th, 2011
4:34 pm
Get well, Larry. There’s some real bad bronchial crap going around. Mrs Fly and I have had it for over a week. I finally gave in and went to see the doc yesterday and he said “You’ve had this for a WEEK and didn’t come see me? Are you trying to Kill yourself?.” Lesson learned and thank goodness you were smarter than me and got some help. God bless you, Larry.
bugsquacher
September 16th, 2011
4:35 pm
SEVEN REASONS WHY GEORGIA SHOULD BE CONSIDERING A COACHING CHANGE.
1-GEORGIA is a combined 0-5 against Top 25 teams in 2010 and 2011
2- GEORGIA has lost 10 of its last 12 against ranked teams. (2-10 record)
3- GEORGIA is now 14-14 in his last 28 games
4-GEORGIA is 6-10 in the past 16 SEC games.
5- GEORGIA is 2-5 in their last 7 games going back to last season
6- REMAINING SCHEDULE. Games they will probably lose: 1- Miss St. 2- Tenn 3-Florida 4-Auburn. Games we should win (if we don’t have an off week): 1- Costal Carolina, 2-Miss, 3- Kentucky, 4- New Mexico, 5-Tech, 6-Vandy.
LOOKS LIKE A 50/50 CHANCE OF ANOTHER LOSING SEASON.
7- It’s been 30 yrs since our last national championship…. Can Richt get us there? Are we trending in the right direction?
THE ABOVE SAYS……. NO!
macrotech
September 16th, 2011
4:36 pm
Praying for a speedy recovery!
Uncle Tom
September 16th, 2011
4:38 pm
Larry Munson——-the centerpiece of Georgia’s Mount Rushmore!
Dawggirl
September 16th, 2011
4:40 pm
We love you, Larry! Saturdays have never been the same without your voice. Hunker down!
boots
September 16th, 2011
4:41 pm
Get well soon, Larry. We are praying for you.
bugsquacher's ego
September 16th, 2011
4:43 pm
Hey, loser – take it somewhere else. We are talking about a beloved Georgian who is sick and recovering.