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RIP Jim Leahey

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IMO best sportscaster Hawaii has ever had. RIP

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Jim's iconic broadcasts of UH's most historic victories will live on forever as part of his legacy......
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The 1999 Fresno-UH FB game was Leahey at his best. RIP:


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No one will ever fill his shoes.

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Favorite sportscaster period.
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RIP. Literally the voice of my childhood.

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RIP Jim!
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You will be forever missed, but absolutely not forgotten.
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When I was really young I remember going to the old stadium and waited by the grand stand to say high to Chuck. He told me to study hard. I never got to meet Jim but have aways been a fans. To me he was the best. I could close my eyes and watch the game.
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RedZone wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:02 pm I could close my eyes and watch the game.
Yes, UH Football, but I remember him more for KGMB Channel 9. Every day. Not exactly, Gary Sprinkle (new guy) was on the weekends.

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I heard on The Sports Animals podcast mentioning Jim Leahey's dad, Chuck Leahey. Chris Hart was wondering if there were any recordings of his broadcasts. I remember that there was one UH sports fan who did some of those early UH sports games on tape. I think he has passed away. He was a local insurance guy. I wonder if he passed those recordings of UH games of the 60's and 70's down to someone. I think his name was Carl Kawachi.

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Walkoff Balk wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:57 pm I heard on The Sports Animals podcast mentioning Jim Leahey's dad, Chuck Leahey. Chris Hart was wondering if there were any recordings of his broadcasts. I remember that there was one UH sports fan who did some of those early UH sports games on tape. I think he has passed away. He was a local insurance guy. I wonder if he passed those recordings of UH games of the 60's and 70's down to someone. I think his name was Carl Kawachi.
Carl Kawachi did pass away. I don't know who inherited his collection. He was a great fan and had a great memory. He used to call into the Bobby Curran show a lot. A mutual friend tried to hook us up, but I never did get to meet him.

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