Mike Gorman is in the midst of his final season calling the Celtics, but his legendary 43-year run might not have ever happened if it wasn’t for another local sports broadcasting icon and a security guard.
In an interview with NBC’s Harry Smith for the “Today Show,” Gorman shared that he dreamed of being a sports broadcaster during his time as an aviator for the Navy in the early 1970s. But he hit a roadblock when pursuing a job, unable to land a gig due to his lack of experience.
So, Gorman went to WBZ’s radio station in hopes of meeting announcer Gil Santos and getting advice from him.