Tennessee Football - John Ward Announcer - Greatest Play Calls

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Published 2010-05-29

John Ward began as the "Voice of the Vols" in 1965, following Vol Lead Announcers George Mooney who's last season was 1965, and before George, Lindsey Nelson who went on to CBS radio fame, covering Notre Dame Football for 9 seasons, then the NY Mets and San Francisco Giants baseball programs. Lindsey Nelson was the first Radio person of the Vol Network starting in 1948. The Vols have always had a strong announcer at the Mic, and when they recruited John Ward, the found just the man who took us through the 1998 National Championship season, announcing earlier his retirement, and being blessed with a National Championship. He married Barbara, my second cousin, so he gets top billing on my page.

All Comments (21)

@Youre_Right 6 years ago

I am a diehard Alabama fan that lives in Knoxville. John Ward was an awesome play by play guy. He brought the game to life. When he was in the box it was definitely better to mute the tv and turn on the radio. RIP John Ward
@MrChucklepuff 6 years ago

Lost a legend today... RIP John.
@TheMemphisSlim 14 years ago

My favorite call ever by John Ward, was against Vandy in Nashville.. "Willie Gault has the kick on the 1, the 15, the 20, the 25....... then a very long silence and a lot of yelling over the radio.."Ladies and Gentlemen, Willie Gault has taken it to the State Capital, It's Touchdown Tennessee!"
@bradbruhn9586 5 years ago

Though I never met John Ward, I spent so much time listening to him I feel like I lost one of my best friends
@vol4416 11 years ago

Mr. Ward is the greatest college football announcer of all time.
@michaelredding810 6 years ago

Cried 3 times watching this. RIP to the GOAT. To the 5, the 4, the 3, the 2, GIVE. HIM. 6.
@gileadtenn 1 year ago

No one compares to John Ward... he was the best. Shalom.
@jasonejoness77 6 years ago

Loved and missed......Legend
@moxfulder5303 5 years ago

Grew up listening to Mr. Ward with my dad. I still get tears in eyes when I hear his voice say "It's football time in Tennessee!" or "Ten five, four, three, two, one...Give him Six! I thank you for the treasured memories sir, and may you rest in peace.
@randydandy2 11 years ago

"NO...Sir RI... NO Sir RI..Final Score... Tennessee 20... Florida 17..Pandemonium reigns!" We definitely miss John Ward!
@bleedorange1998 6 years ago

God bless John Ward. Rest In Peace.
@chasecrutch 6 years ago

Rest easy, Mr. Ward.
@volrising1500 6 years ago

God bless this man and God bless the vols. He will be truly missed. Go Vols baby.
@calebsmalling 6 years ago

RIP to a legend.
@christianskelton8555 6 years ago

RIP John Ward
@laddjm 10 years ago

Simply the best.
@vol4416 10 years ago

The joy and excitement Mr. Ward brought to UT fans will live in the hearts of all who had the privilege of listening to his broadcasts.God,I miss him even today.I will always miss him !!!
@isaiahbaker6850 6 years ago

Rest In Peace. You’ll be missed
@glenlong6267 1 year ago

There will never be another like him, the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be
@whoward6258 11 years ago

John Ward is dearly missed, without his broadcasts we have truly no Vols History to build a future.