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Sportscasting Loses a Legend

May 27, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Sports Fans Mourn the Loss of "Big" Joe Wright

Kalamazoo, MI- Wings Stadium, which is also home to "The Annex" and "The Cube", sadly announces that sportscaster and first ever Public Address Voice at Wings Stadium, "Big" Joe Wright has passed way at the age of 77.

Wright was the "Public Address Voice of Wings Stadium" for 19 years. Joe's tenure with the K-Wings started with the team's very first season back in 1974, Wright called his last game for the K-Wings at the end of the 1992-93 season.

"All of us will mourn the loss of Joe. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family," said General Manager Paul Pickard. "Joe was part of our family and tradition. Many of our fans grew up hearing Joe not only here at the stadium, but on the radio as well."

Wright's sportscasting career spanned nearly 50 years. The legendary sportscaster passed away early Sunday morning in Florida, after a long bout with cancer.

Stadium Management Company owns both Wings Stadium Complex and the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. Wings Stadium Complex is comprised of three buildings; Wings Stadium seats more than 5,100 fans for K-Wings home games and more than 8,000 people for concerts and other stage events. The Annex seats 1,367 for ice events and 2,850 for non-ice events such as car, boat, and trade shows. The Cube is the newer of the three facilities, that plays host to both ice and non-ice events. All three buildings are available for rental and feature numerous catering and meeting opportunities.

For more information regarding the passing of Big Joe Wright, contact Mike Modugno, Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.

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