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.
Kalas, Ashburn and Musser. Sports broadcasting will never see a better team.— jyeag1185- Any Musser, By Saam, and Bill Campbell. Time for an Ice Cold Ballantine Beer!— RAS
- agree with all the sentiments ... he was a pro, certainly better than a lot of the current broadcaters, and part of a golden age in Philadelphia sports— warbiscuit
- Favorite Andy Musser memory? That's easy. "HE BURIED IT!!!" His call of Schmidt's home run in the 10th at Montreal to put the Phillies up, and ultimately clinch the NL East in 1980. Never forget it. RIP Andy.— Big E from Reading
- RIP Andy. He may have been second fiddle to Harry and Whitey but he was the best second fiddle in the business.— coloradoeagle
- I too remember that 1980 call of Schmidt's HR in Montreal, last weekend of the season, listening to clear channel WCAU out in Dayton, Ohio at the time. He was part of the Phillies family. RIP Andy Musser.— ijj
- Thanks for the memories Andy!! Say hello to Harry & Whitey!!!— MikeOct20
Comment removed.- Very sad to hear that former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser has passed. While no Harry Kalas or Richie Ashburn, I always enjoyed listening to Musser's eloquent depiction of the game. He had a voice for baseball and was a delightful part of my childhood baseball experience. Rest in Peace, Andy.— veritas1325
- RIP. We have had some great broadcasters in Philly. Andy will be missed.— Boto
- A thoroughly professional broadcaster and a good guy.— Dave Clemens
- I always thought he was never given enough credit. It was never any better than Harry, Whitey, and Andy.— fafafooey
- Didn't the Phillies fire him once during the offseason, and the fans raised a stink and they hired him back?— fafafooey
- I hope he knew and his family knows how much so many of us appreciated Andy. I was fortunate to have met him once, when I was broadcasting games on the student radio station at Pitt and he was doing Villanova hoops. He was a legend, and I was a pipsqueak college kid, but he made time to talk with me and to give me some advice about the business. What a great guy. It's a sad day.— MCA
- I'm getting old.— Theo1980
