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	Bill Schonely - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Schonely coined phrases that became synonymous with the Blazermania phenomenon in Oregon, including "Rip City", "Bingo Bango Bongo", "Climb the golden ladder" and "You've got to make your free throws." His specialty was giving listeners a visual of where the players were on the court, ex.
		Schonely called the play-by-play on 2,522 Blazers radio and television broadcasts, from Portland’s very first preseason outing (September 24, 1970) to their final match up in the 1998 NBA Playoffs (April 30, 1998).
		Schonely can currently be found in television advertisements for Standard TV and Appliance and on current Blazers' games on KGW in the Pregame show segment Blazers Memorable Moments, as well as public appearances throughout the Portland metro area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bill_Schonely (206 words)

	BLAZERS: Bill Schonely Returns to Blazers
		Schonely was the play-by-play voice of the Blazers from 1970 until 1997, staying with the team as a broadcaster until 2000.
		Schonely will appear on the Blazers radio and television broadcasts as the host of two segments, “Memorable Moments” on television and “Blazers Flashback” during the Blazers radio pre-game broadcasts.
		Bill Schonely was the Blazers first play-by-play voice of the Blazers, starting with the team in 1970.
	www.nba.com /blazers/news/Bill_Schonely_Returns_to_Blaze-84012-41.html (294 words)

	Seattle Hockey Hall of Fame - Bill Schonely
		Bill Schonely was the first man to do radio play-by-play for Seattle hockey.
		Schonely had a great relationship with Allen, and even convinced him once to allow the broadcaster to suit up and play goalie during a practice.
		Schonely later went on to do play-by-play for the ill-fated Seattle Pilots baseball team before moving to Portland to become the voice of the NBA's Trailblazers, a job he held for over 25 years.
	www.seattlehockey.net /HOF/schonely.htm (315 words)

	BLAZERS: Schonely Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal
		The Portland Rose Festival Association selected Bill Schonely, former voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Southwest Airlines Grand Floral Parade Grand Marshal.
		“With an event of this magnitude, Bill Schonley was a superior choice to be the Grand Marshal of the Southwest Airlines Grand Floral Parade,” said Ken Bartell, President of the Board of Directors.
		Schonely, who spent 30 years with Blazers broadcasting, was named Broadcaster of the Year and twice-named Sportscaster of the Year by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters.
	www.nba.com /blazers/news/Schonely_Named_Rose_Parade_Gra-106305-41.html (341 words)

	CNN/SI - Inside the NBA
		If octogenarian Chick Hearn, the venerable voice of the Lakers, is the Elvis of NBA broadcasters, the Trail Blazers' Bill Schonely is the league's Carl Perkins, a contemporary of comparable skill but far less flamboyance.
		Even though Schonely is little known east of the Cascades, Blazers fans have been aurally fixated on his broadcasts since the franchise's inception in 1970.
		Schonely blends an economical, conservative style with an avuncular voice—the ideal match for a team that surely leads the league in silver-haired fans.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /features/1998/weekly/980316/nba0316/c.html (430 words)

	SI.com - NBA - Roundup: Rockets swingman Griffin undergoes surgery - Thursday September 11, 2003 12:13AM
		Schonely called Blazer basketball games for 30 years before leaving to be the voice of the Portland Beavers, the city's Triple-A baseball team.
		Hailing Schonely as one of the great voices in the NBA, Patterson said he listened to the veteran announcer's warm baritone as a boy in Wisconsin.
		In fact, Schonely said, the two met when Patterson was selling tickets for the Milwaukee Bucks.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/basketball/nba/09/11/griffin.rockets.ap.ap (833 words)

	Oregon Sports Hall Ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		After the social gathering, attendees entered the theatre for the ceremonies, with Master of Ceremonies Bill Schonely, legendary "Voice of the Blazers" and member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1999.
		Bill earned 3 varsity letters as the Beavers went 21-8-1 from 1966-1968; 7-3 in 1966; 7-2-1 in '67; and 7-3 in '68.
		Bill ranks third in career rushing at OSU (2,155 yards), fourth in scoring (150 points), and first in rushing touchdowns (25).
	www.oregonsportshall.org /ceremony2003/ceremony2.htm (1736 words)

	Oregon Clean Stream Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		However, this bill was killed in committee by the strong lobbying interests of the dairy and cattle industries.(Marlett) Instead, Senate Bill 1010 was passed which called for voluntary water management.
		On September 12, Bill Monroe, a writer for The Oregonian, described the success of a program in the lower Deschutes, where land surrounding the river was purchased and livestock were excluded.
		Bill Marlett views the threats of EPA action as empty; he views them as attempts to scare industry into action.
	www.onda.org /library/archives/siver897.html (5565 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Bill Schonely (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Bill started his broadcasting career as the voice of the Seattle Totems of the Western Hockey League.
		As the radio voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for 28 seasons, Schonely achieved near legendary status, as his game descriptions were carried on a 30-station, three-state network.
		Bill's "velvet pipes" are at the top of any list of memorable golden voices in the Pacific Northwest.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Schonely_Bill_306554294.htm (124 words)

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		Schonely served as the voice of the Blazers for 30 years and currently hosts "Blazers Flashback" on radio and "Memorable Moments" on television.
		Schonely will take his place at head of the Southwest Airlines Grand Floral Parade on June 12.
		The parade is ranked one of the top ten parades in the nation by USA Today and is the nation's second-largest all-floral parade, as well as Oregon's largest single-day event.
	www.katu.com /printstory.asp?ID=66368 (122 words)

	Brian Berger Public Relations, Inc. - PR Portfolio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		But Schonely -- still a widely popular link to the Trail Blazers' non-sniping and cohesive teams and a former voice of the Seattle Pilots baseball team -- is the big deal here.
		Schonely wanted to be sure to respect the memory of longtime friend and fellow broadcaster Harry Caray.
		Schonely will be joined by at least one color commentator to be announced and will probably go solo on most Beavers road games.
	www.brianbergerpr.com /brianbergerpr/recent_news/pr_beavers_radio.html (327 words)

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		The bill that was in the Senate increased the amount of bonding authority available to the commission.
		This bill increases the amount that is available to the commission for bonds.
		There are three or four bills that are reducing the revenues by about $50 million in the next biennium.
	www.sos.state.or.us /archives/legislative/legislativeminutes/1991/house/legislative_rules/hse_rules_06_14_91.txt (1273 words)

	ESPN.com - Some shoes just can't be filled
		Thus, he (or she) either learns to adapt to the new ways, or he (or she) is replaced by someone who will.
		Hearn, like Blaha, Schonely, King, et al., knew the game could not only be sold with honesty, but sold far better with honesty.
		Whether they listened to Chick Hearn or Johnny Most or Bill King or any of the other members of the NBA formative broadcasters, they knew what they were getting, and they treasure it all the more now that it is disappearing.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1415299&type=columnist (665 words)

	Seattle Pilots - Radio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Neither Bill Schonely, nor Jimmy Dudley's family has any and, according to the then-general manager of KVI radio, Jack Bankson, the games were not recorded by the station.
		Pilots fans already knew Bill as the voice of the Totems hockey team, but his real fame came after the Pilots, from his many years as announcer for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
		Bill is now with the P.C.L.'s Portland Beavers.
	www.brandx.net /pilots/radio.html (309 words)

	Brian Berger Public Relations, Inc. - PR Portfolio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Schonely began his career in baseball, calling games for the Seattle Rainiers in the Pacific Coast League and the American League Seattle Pilots, which played one year in 1969 before moving to Milwaukee.
		Schonely will interview players immediately after each PGE Park game.
		Glickman said PFE is still looking to hire a color commentator to join Schonely, as well as radio broadcasters for the Timbers.
	www.brianbergerpr.com /brianbergerpr/recent_news/pr_beavers.html (606 words)

	Amazon.ca: Wherever You May Be...: The Bill Schonely Story: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for over twenty-four years, nicknamed "The Schonz" by his fans, Bill Schonely gets help telling his stories from those who have been close to him during his sportscasting years.
		In his book on Schonely, author Kerry Eggers rekindles fond memories of the Blazers' early years, championship season, and present popularity.
		Eggers faithfully documents Bill Schonely's meetings with sports stars and Hollywood celebrities, and relates the lasting friendhips that sprang from a life full of famous people and events.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/1581510187 (347 words)

	Providence Capital Campaign: News + Progress (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		She is attending Portland State University and is expecting to deliver her first child this spring at Providence Portland Medical Center.
		Bill was the voice of the Portland Trailblazers for many years, including during its championship season in 1977.
		Bill is a board member at Providence Child Center and has donated many community service hours toward Providence projects.
	www.providence.org /together/campaignProgress.htm (836 words)

	The Portland Radio Guide -- 1998 twisting the dial
		Veteran NBA announcer Bill Schonely returned courtside with play by play broadcasting, this time with the Oregon State Beavers.
		Bill Schonely’s replacement for Portland Trail Blazer play by play broadcasting is Brian Wheeler.
		It was Schonely's last broadcast of Blazer basketball as the season ended with the L.A. Lakers eliminating the Blazers in the first round of the playoffs.
	www.pdxradio.com /twist98.htm (2279 words)

	Why did MLB abandon Seattle? - Baseball Fever
		This is Bill Schonely along with Jimmy Dudley, and our producer/engineer Frank Reif.
		(Bill Schonely laughs) Now, the last half of the first inningCampaneris still up there, number 19.
		And now this is your truly, Jimmy Dudley speaking for Bill Schonely and engineer/producer Frank Reif reminding you to stay tuned for Pilots Logbook which follows, and inviting you to be back with us again tomorrow for the Pilots - Oakland A’s game direct from Tempe, Arizona.
	www.baseball-fever.com /showthread.php?t=35120 (2347 words)

	Definition of Portland Trail Blazers
		The next year, the Blazers won only 18 games, but rookie Sidney Wicks was named Rookie of the Year of the NBA.
		The Blazers did not beat their first season's record until they drafted Bill Walton from UCLA.
		After nine years as president and general manager, Bob Whitsitt announced his departure from the Trail Blazers on May 7, 2003, stating that he was retiring to focus his attention on the Seattle Seahawks NFL team.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Portland_Trail_Blazers (371 words)

	Broadcaster of the Year 2004
		At the 2004 Annual Fall Conference of the Oregon Association of Broadcasters held August 26 through 28 in Bend, Charlie Eads of KGAL / KSHO in Albany/Lebanon was recognized as Oregon Broadcaster of the Year.
		Previous Broadcasters of the Year include Bill Schonely, long-time Portland Trailblazers announcer and other prominent radio and television broadcasting pioneers, executives and advocates from around the state.
		KGAL AM 1580 is a News/Talk/Sports station featuring local news and talk and syndicated talk shows such as Bill O’Reilly, Michael Medved, Lars Larson, Sean Hannity, Larry King and others.
	www.wpwservices.com /broadcaster_of_the_year_2004.htm (467 words)

	Sports Betting Web Site Portland Trail Blazers history
		(It was matched by Bill Walton and topped only by Sidney Wicks's double-overtime 27-rebound performance in a 1975 contest.) Ellis's effort was no fluke; a few weeks later he corralled a dozen rebounds in a single quarter against the New York Knicks.
		In 1974-75, under the tutelage of new coach Lenny Wilkens and with the addition of center Bill Walton, the three-time college Player of the Year from UCLA, the Blazers began to show signs of life, improving by 11 wins to 38-44.
		While the Schonely era may be ending, the Stoudamire era has Dunleavy optimistic about the Blazers' future.
	www.sportsbettingwebsite.com /basket/por_history.asp (8183 words)

	nw drizzle monthly arts, music & culture e-zine
		All this jazz-meets-basketball talk was made necessary by Brown's March 7 appearance behind the drums for a National Kidney Foundation fund-raiser at Portland's highbrow hall, the Schnitzer.
		The show, dubbed "Swingin' with the Schonz," was organized by would-be crooner and longtime play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely, whom the local NBA team recently put out to pasture.
		As opening act, Portland's 15-piece George Reinmiller Big Band boasted Brown along with a lineup of local first-stringers, and they provided top-flight Count Basie-style renditions of hits and off-the-beaten-path nuggets, mostly from the 1940s and '50s.
	www.nwdrizzle.com /drizzle/0204/tw.html (709 words)

	SacKings.com - Articles
		Patterson was signed to a $34.5-million free-agent deal shortly after he entered a modified guilty plea to attempted rape of the family nanny.
		And popular broadcaster Bill Schonely was removed as the radio play-by-play man after 28 years.
		There was a mass protest when Schonely got replaced.
	www.sackings.com /Article.cfm?article=1971 (1552 words)

	Oregon Business magazine
		But from the time Lucas served one year as an assistant coach during the 1988-1989 season (after stints with seven other teams and one final season with the Blazers) until his rehiring this August, only two members of the '77 Blazers, Larry Steele and Johnny Davis, were — briefly — on the club's payroll.
		As alums of that team rose to prominence elsewhere in the NBA — Davis and Lionel Hollins as coaches, Dave Twardzik and Wally Walker as executives, and legendary center Bill Walton as an announcer — the Blazers were reluctant to hire them back.
		To fans and former players, the ugliest snub was Whitsitt's refusal in 1998 to renew the contract of Schonely, the beloved voice of the team from its inception in the 1970s.
	www.mediamerica.net /obm2005_11Blazers.php (1772 words)

	Legends of the mike (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Trail Blazers fans have known for a year that Bill Schonely, 68, would not return to the air after his 28th season.
		"We gave Bill not only the opportunity to have a last year and reach the coveted (milestone of) 2,500 games but to stay with us.
		"It's not just a situation where we pulled the plug (Schonely has two years left on the three-year contract he signed last year, and he will be involved with special projects for the team).
	www.press-enterprise.com /newsarchive/1998/05/24/895991489.html (697 words)

	Southern Oregon University Athletics - Raider News
		The Oregon Sports Awards, which are sponsored by Nike, Inc., the Portland Tribune and KATU-TV, will be televised live by the Portland station starting at 7 p.m.
		Former Portland Trail Blazer play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely is the master of ceremonies.
		McGrorty, a six-foot, 220-pound tailback who competed in the 2003 Blue Gray all-star game, capped his extraordinary career as a three-time All-American by rushing for 1,703 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2003.
	www.sousports.com /News.asp?NewsID=13 (289 words)

	Portland, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Portland is home to only one team in a major league, the Portland Trail Blazers.
		The National Basketball Association team has several players in the Basketball Hall of Fame, including Dražen Petrović, Bill Walton, Lenny Wilkens, and Clyde "The Glide" Drexler.The Blazers won their only NBA Championship in 1977.
		They came close to winning another championship in 1990 and 1992 but fell short.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portland,_Oregon (5998 words)

	Willamette Master Chorus, Salem, Oregon, in the news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Portland sports and radio celebrity Bill Schonely, will be the featured narrator.
		As a fellow singer and lover of choral music, Schonely will tell the story of King David, the greatest of the kings of Israel.
		Based principally on the books of I Kings and I and II Samuel in the Old Testament, the piece traces David's life from his humble beginnings to his death.
	www.willamettemasterchorus.org /2006/nr031806.htm (534 words)

	The Portland Radio Guide -- Twisting the Dial 2001
		Well-known Portland sportscaster Bill Schonely inked a four year deal to do play by play broadcasting of Portland’s new triple-A baseball team, the Portland Beavers.
		Schonely previously broadcast the Portland Trailblazers from their inception until 1998.
		Portland’s zaniest morning voice, Nelson, who had been with Z100 for more than a decade moved over to Rosie 105 KRSK on Monday, March 5.
	www.pdxradio.com /twist2001.htm (640 words)

	Amazon.com: Wherever You May Be: The Bill Schonely Story: Books: Kerry Eggers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Amazon.com: Wherever You May Be: The Bill Schonely Story: Books: Kerry Eggers
		Wherever You May Be: The Bill Schonely Story (Hardcover)
		The Bill Schonely Story is a celebration of the life of one of the Pacific Northwest's most storied broadcasters, whose booming pipes and colorful lexicon have entertained listeners for nearly half a century.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1581510187?v=glance (596 words)

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