I was just curious as to how everybody out there actually felt about our Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. He's the only announcer that I've really ever known for the Sox (besides DJ, Wimpy, and Harry of course) and I personally like him very much. I like his "Hawkisms" and the fact that he really seems to care about the team winning.

The reason that I ask is because I happened upon a website that completely bashes him and is currently petitioning to get him removed. I found it very weird that someone who is a Sox fan actually dislikes him that much, and got to wondering how many others out there felt the same way.

 

 

 

hawk = god

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Best announcer in any sport..or atleast most fun to listen to

I sort of like him but he is a total blowbag too. He's kind of like an old Uncle where you like him but realize that you have to take everything with a grain of salt. I.E. Aaron Rowand the best center field arm of the last few decades, etc.

I can't imagine Sox baseball without Hawk.

Hawk is the shiznit! You can put THAT on the board!

Edited July 12, 200520 yr by SoxFan1

hawk = god

 

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i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying. always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this? he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years. and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved. and the list goes on and on.

 

also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better job of technical analysis w/a different partner on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk? i think that says a lot about hawk. personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone, someone w/ knowledgeable, unbiased analysis.

 

also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old.

Edited July 12, 200520 yr by thelatinoheat_30

I love hawk mostly for the reason that he is such a homer and that he loves the team so much. To bad that if we make the playoffs we wont be able to hear him. Screw you fox! :finger The guy above me the finger is for you too!

Edited July 12, 200520 yr by Sonik22

I love hawk mostly for the reason that he is such a homer and that he loves the team so much.  To bad that if we make the playoffs we wont be able to hear him.  Screw you fox! :finger

 

not hearing hawk is a good thing.

i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying.  always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this?  he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years.  and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved.  and the list goes on and on.

 

also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better of technical analysis on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk?  i think that says a lot about hawk.  personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone.

 

also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old.

Light em up...lol jk. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think Hawk is great, like someone else said you just have to know what to listen to and tune out some of his other thoughts.

 

I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF.

i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying.  always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this?  he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years.  and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved.  and the list goes on and on.

 

also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better job of technical analysis w/a different partner on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk?  i think that says a lot about hawk.  personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone.

 

also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old.

s*** like that can get you banned!

 

1/2 of me says it should be green, 1/2 says it shouldn't

I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF.

 

same here

  s*** like that can get you banned!

 

1/2 of me says it should be green, 1/2 says it shouldn't

 

lol

Best announcer in any sport..or atleast most fun to listen to

PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk.

 

1 - Foley

2 - Hawk

3 - Bears radio guy.

PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 

 

1 - Foley

2 - Hawk

3 - Bears radio guy.

Joniak?

PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 

 

1 - Foley

2 - Hawk

3 - Bears radio guy.

Hockey does not exist. There for Hawk is the best.

 

Jeff Joniack is meh.

PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 

 

1 - Foley

2 - Hawk

3 - Bears radio guy.

1. bob brenly

2. len kasper

3. chris berman

I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF.

If you barely get underneath a ball, that's all it takes.

 

When I don't get the Sox announcers, I do all of Hawk's home run calls myself. Including the "stretch". Freaks out my fiance sometimes. That ought to tell you something about how much this Sox fan adores the Hawk.

If you barely get underneath a ball, that's all it takes.

 

When I don't get the Sox announcers, I do all of Hawk's home run calls myself.  Including the "stretch".  Freaks out my fiance sometimes.  That ought to tell you something about how much this Sox fan adores the Hawk.

i do not think "adores" is quite the word to use.

Hockey does not exist. There for Hawk is the best.

 

Jeff Joniack is meh.

Therefore, 1 word....with an "e"

Therefore, 1 word....with an "e" 

Correct me again.

3. chris berman 

If you're serious you deserve to be slapped around.

Bob Uecker is my favorite, hawk is a close second...YYes