Pete Van Wieren

[stmcld]

Pete Van Wieren former Atlanta Braves broadcaster has passed away at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer. I started watching the Braves in 1980/81 and along with Skip Carey, Ernie Johnson, and John Sterling they formed a great team that drew in fans on TBS from all over the nation. Skip, who passed away a few years ago was such the opposite of Pete and I think that is why they made such a great team. Pete was known as the "Professor" because of his knowledge of baseball. Prayers for his family and friends.

 

[Ramy]

R.I.P.

 

[whitewolf8214]

R.I.P

 

[hallrk]

Pete Van Wieren was the perfect balance to that TBS booth. I watched their games just about everyday back in the 80's. I enjoyed Pete,Skip and Ernie very much. It's very sad that they are all gone now. RIP Pete

 

[Derwin0]

Pete Van Wieren was the perfect balance to that TBS booth. I watched their games just about everyday back in the 80's. I enjoyed Pete,Skip and Ernie very much. It's very sad that they are all gone now. RIP Pete

Definitely sad. I grew up watching them on Channel 17. Every evening at 7:05, I would be outside adjusting the antenna pole as my dad would yell from inside whether to turn left or right.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

As far as I remember,didn't Pete & Skip rotate between doing play-by-play on radio & TV during the same game? Each would do a couple innings then switch?

 

[iceturkee]

As far as I remember,didn't Pete & Skip rotate between doing play-by-play on radio & TV during the same game? Each would do a couple innings then switch?

yes, as best as i can remember.