Legendary Voice Of The New England Patriots, Gil Santos, Dies At 80.
Gil Santos, the legendary New England Patriots radio play-by-play voice, died yesterday on his 80th birthday and his 57th wedding anniversary. For 36 years Santos was the radio soundtrack for…
New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri makes an extra point during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on December 11, 2005. New England won the game 35-7. (Photo by Mark Konezny/NFLPhotoLibrary)
(Photo by Mark Konezny/NFLPhotoLibrary)Gil Santos, the legendary New England Patriots radio play-by-play voice, died yesterday on his 80th birthday and his 57th wedding anniversary. For 36 years Santos was the radio soundtrack for Patriots fans, teaming up with Gino Cappelletti.
He was there for the tough years in the 70's and 80's, continued with their resurgence in the 90's and, finally, called the Patriots' Super Bowl victory over the St. Louis Rams in 2002. He retired after the 2012 season and was inducted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame.
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