Posted on 03/26/2011 10:18:14 AM PDT by massmike
The Boston Bruins honored legendary radio personality Bob Wilson prior to Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers at the TD Garden.
Bruins president Cam Neely introduced Wilson as the home radio booth was named in his honor.
Wilson, 82, of Arlington, Mass., served as the voice of the Bruins for 25 years before retiring in 1995. Wilson received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 1987, which was presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The Bruins will also install a silver microphone encased in black and gold frame on level 9 at the Garden beneath the home radio booth.
“It means a great deal,” Wilson said. “I don’t know how to put it. It validates a career. I’m just honored beyond words with this move by Bruins management. It’s just wonderful.”
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