RIP Hank Goldberg
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Saw him many times at the Las Vegas Hilton.
They called him "Hammerin' Hank" for a reason.
He liked his late-night cocktails.
Goldberg was friendly with Art Manteris.
He would always stay at the Hilton when Art was there and then shifted to Station Casinos when Manteris hooked up with the Fertittas.
They called him "Hammerin' Hank" for a reason.
He liked his late-night cocktails.
Goldberg was friendly with Art Manteris.
He would always stay at the Hilton when Art was there and then shifted to Station Casinos when Manteris hooked up with the Fertittas.
Never felt like Hank was as slick or clever as guys like Pete Axthelm or Harvey Pack.
Viejo Dinosaur
EOG Master
What you saw with Hank is what you got…he could be rude and obnoxious or witty and friendly…he wore his emotions on his sleeve….
Chi_Archie
EOG Veteran
wasn't because he hammered the off lines?
Not to throw dirt on his grave or anything.
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Almost Allright
GO Bucks!!!
Hank a good listen on WQAM back in my Ft. Lauderdale days. Come to think of it, pretty damn good radio in the mid 90’s in South Fl. Neil Rogers, Phil Hendrie and Hank isn’t a bad radio troika at all.
kane
EOG master
Grew up listening to Hank in South Florida, he was a Miami sports radio legend, Rogers another legendary name down here
kane
EOG master
He was the same way on his radio show, one caller might get his obnoxious side, the next would get his witty and friendly side, never knew what was coming with him, but always entertaining
Good read.
Thanks for sharing, KANE.
Thanks for sharing, KANE.
kane
EOG master
Hank and Axthelm were best friends, he was also very close with Jimmy the Greek, he used to tell very colorful stories about him and the Greek
kane
EOG master
Hank Goldberg dies at 82 - ESPN Video
Jeremy Schaap remembers the life and career of ESPN reporter and handicapping expert Hank Goldberg, who died Monday on his 82nd birthday.
www.espn.com
blueline
EOG Master
from Paulick :
Hank Goldberg, a familiar face on ABC and ESPN horse racing and NFL telecasts and a longtime sports radio icon in South Florida, died in Las Vegas on Monday, his 82nd birthday. Known throughout the racing and sports world as “The Hammer,” Goldberg had chronic health problems in recent years that required regular dialysis treatments.
A native of New Jersey, where his father, Hy Goldberg, was a well-known sports columnist at the Newark Evening News for more than 30 years, Goldberg attended Duke University and graduated from New York University. He began working in advertising in New York but would move to Miami where he got his first radio job in 1978 on the recommendation of radio/TV legend Larry King (who shared Goldberg's fondness for the races).
While in Miami, Goldberg picked up a second job working as a ghostwriter for Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, who had a popular thrice weekly syndicated column and was a pioneering prognosticator on the NFL on CBS pre-game shows. Jimmy The Greek also worked handicapping major races on CBS TV.
Goldberg's Miami radio talk show was a staple for South Florida sports fans and he added work as color commentator for the NFL's Miami Dolphins for more than a decade.
Television came calling and Goldberg joined ESPN to provide handicapping opinions on NFL pre-game shows. He also did regular appearances previewing NFL games on ESPN's SportsCenter. When the cable network expanded its horse racing coverage he was a natural fit, working for more than 20 years providing picks and analysis.
Several years ago, when his health challenges intensified, Goldberg moved to Las Vegas, where his younger sister, Liz, resides. He continued to work, doing picks on ESPN's Daily Wager sports gambling program and on CBS Sports HQ.
Goldberg's sister, who assisted him on his medical needs, is his only known surviving family member.
Hank Goldberg, a familiar face on ABC and ESPN horse racing and NFL telecasts and a longtime sports radio icon in South Florida, died in Las Vegas on Monday, his 82nd birthday. Known throughout the racing and sports world as “The Hammer,” Goldberg had chronic health problems in recent years that required regular dialysis treatments.
A native of New Jersey, where his father, Hy Goldberg, was a well-known sports columnist at the Newark Evening News for more than 30 years, Goldberg attended Duke University and graduated from New York University. He began working in advertising in New York but would move to Miami where he got his first radio job in 1978 on the recommendation of radio/TV legend Larry King (who shared Goldberg's fondness for the races).
While in Miami, Goldberg picked up a second job working as a ghostwriter for Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, who had a popular thrice weekly syndicated column and was a pioneering prognosticator on the NFL on CBS pre-game shows. Jimmy The Greek also worked handicapping major races on CBS TV.
Goldberg's Miami radio talk show was a staple for South Florida sports fans and he added work as color commentator for the NFL's Miami Dolphins for more than a decade.
Television came calling and Goldberg joined ESPN to provide handicapping opinions on NFL pre-game shows. He also did regular appearances previewing NFL games on ESPN's SportsCenter. When the cable network expanded its horse racing coverage he was a natural fit, working for more than 20 years providing picks and analysis.
Several years ago, when his health challenges intensified, Goldberg moved to Las Vegas, where his younger sister, Liz, resides. He continued to work, doing picks on ESPN's Daily Wager sports gambling program and on CBS Sports HQ.
Goldberg's sister, who assisted him on his medical needs, is his only known surviving family member.
RIP Hank Goldberg pic.twitter.com/F99CK8GMr5
— [IMG alt=""]https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f399.svg[/IMG] Neil Rogers (@NeilRogersRadio) July 4, 2022
Begrudgingly add "surgical poop" to my EOG glossary.
Neveragain
EOG Dedicated
Dink’s been tweeting less often and with just very brief health updates.
You might say he’s kept them short and tweet.
Above is his only tweet in 3 days.
I’d guess he hasn’t looked at Don Best in several days.
Cancer is a bitch.
You might say he’s kept them short and tweet.
Above is his only tweet in 3 days.
I’d guess he hasn’t looked at Don Best in several days.
Cancer is a bitch.
Add "short and tweet" to my EOG glossary.
railbird
EOG Master
passed on his 82 nd birthday, he went over the total for a guy as obese as he was
railbird
EOG Master
same as tommy lasorda