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Any have Gene peterson's bio?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jim petersen84, Jun 20, 2020.

  1. jim petersen84

    jim petersen84 Member

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    I was looking for a bio on ex rockets tv and radio legend gene peterson. basic info like years with rockets and other broadcast endeavors. college etc.

    thanks
     
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    #2 Nook, Jun 20, 2020
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    Backin' it in, backin' it in ....

    Almost all the greatest calls in Rockets' history were done by Gene & Jim
     
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    Gene Peterson was the best ever. He could call the game on the radio and it was like you were seeing it live and in person.
     
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    This is a classic!! Gene Peterson made every game seem like you were passing gallstones! Then out of the blue “How Sweet It Is” ....;)

    Peterson & Foley were gold!!
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    Gene would even throw in a couple "traveled, didn't call it" and never miss a beat on the action.
     
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    He always said you spelled your name wrong.:D
     
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    Except Jim Petersen is also a former Rocket
     
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    :confused: Indeed he was. That's when Gene would mention it. Notice the "sen" and "son".
     
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    Whats sad is, is that after he retired, the Rockets org doesnt even recognize him anymore. No comped games, no "hey Gene, welcome back". Its a dawdam shame.
     
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    Gene was really a cool guy. Talked to me for an hour about basketball when I was 10 years old.... told me Olajuwon would end up being the best player in the league and he was right.

    I loved Foley on the call, but he was a dick... Gene told him “Settle down” when I was lucky enough to meet him.
     
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    Signed and shared.
     
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