Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser dies
Andy Musser, a Phillies broadcaster for 26 years, has died.
Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser dies
Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser died peacefully in his home in Wynnewood on Sunday, his family said.
Mr. Musser was 74. No cause of death was listed.
The native of Lemoyne, Pa., broadcast Phillies games for 26 years. At one time or another, Mr. Musser did play-by-play for every major sports team in Philadelphia except the Flyers.
A Syracuse graduate and Army veteran, he broadcast two World Series, two Super Bowls, two Masters Toumaments, and numerous football and basketball games on national networks.
After leaving the Phillies in 2001, Mr. Musser worked in private business. He is survived by Eun Joo, his wife of 50 years; two children: Allan of Roswell, Ga., and Luanne Zimmerman of Lower Gwynedd, Pa., and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on at 11 a.m. January 31, in the Sanctuary of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr Pa. 19010.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chadwick & McKinney of Ardmore.
One of Philadelphia's BEST EVER play by play men in All Sports! Andy Musser RIP! Painted a GREAT picture of an event, was not a showman and it WASN'T ALL about him. He did a great job including his analyst Mr. Musser, YOU will be MISSED!— dudega- RIP Andy, congrats on a great career and life.— Sidewinder7
- Did Bill Giles and his gang run off Musser? I always enjoyed listening to him.— groundballgolfer
- RIP, Andy and thank you.— jimyd0315
I agree with dudega. He was a professional. Philadelphia has been blessed with great play callers. Nice job Andy.- Was a wonderful play-by-play announcer for Wilt's 76ers, in both the guy-wire year and the championship season. In the year between, when 'CAU didn't pick up the contract [1965-66], he actually told listeners of Evening Edition one night that they could follow the Sixers live on WDAS. The bean-counters on Monument Road might have blanched, but they got the message, and Andy and WCAU were back on the job in the 68-13 year.— John Manifold
- Funny, but I didn't think Musser was all that good of an announcer in his day. After all, he had HK and Whitey as contemporaries.
But compared to many modern-day broadcasters, Musser was a Hall of Famer.— PhightinPhil - Groundballgolfer: His eyesight was going bad from what I remember them saying......He did a good job and was pleasant to listen to.
They let him go when he could not see the balls going into play as well.
— merchandiser - RIP, Andy and our prayers are with your family. We will miss you and you left us way to early!— losteagle
- Thanks for the memories, Andy!— cm3737
- Musser was highly underrated, mostly because he was shadowed by two Hall of Famers during his entire stint in the Phils' booth. He was a pro, he was there for a lot of big moments and good teams, and he was there every day in the springs and summers of my youth. I will remember him fondly. Can't believe Wheeler is the only one left from that great crew in the late 70s-mid 90s.— RickSchuBlues
- Somewhere in GOD's universe, Andy Richie, and Harry are broadcasting a ballgame. Wish I could hear it.— angrybear
- Wow, another voice my childhood goes silent. RIP Andy.— SilliBilli
- My condolences to Andy's family and friends. Another great Philly announcer from my youth passes.....The '80 Phillies final weekend in Montreal was a classic nailbiter. Schmitty delivered with the homer to bury the Expos and Andy was there to make the call....."He buried it!!!!" Andy was just a professional broadcaster through and through, but his call on the Schmidt homerun was filled with raw, excited emotion and rivals Harry's all time great Phillies calls. Unforgettable... Rest in peace, Mr Musser, we truly will remember and miss you.— DelawareRiverRat
- I agree that Andy was the third wheel of the Harry, Whitey and Andy broadcasters, but his play by play was certainly a part of my youth and many of my childhood friends in the seventies and eighties. Many great memories listening to those three announce those Phillies games. We'll never have the voices of the team that we had then. RIP Andy, Harry, and Whitey! You will always live in our hearts.— starman76
