Oakland Coliseum PA Announcer Roy Steele

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6 жыл бұрын

The "voice of god" that most of us grew up with during Oakland A's games. Original story from 2005, KICU Television.
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@kevinkelly9996 11 ай бұрын

RIP Mr. Steele. Congratulations on your posthumous induction into the Oakland A's Hall of Fame. Even though I'm a die hard SF fan, I grew up in the East Bay and remember you as the PA announcer. Truly this man was the voice of God.

@rickhilder9947 4 жыл бұрын

Just heard of Roy Steele's passing, he was a legend!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Hilder he was a good grandpa to us

@rickhilder9947 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 , I did a lot of Public Address Announcing in my broadcasting career, in high school and college Sports and your Grandfather was a big inspiration and influence of my how I projected my voice. He was simply the best!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Hilder Thank you so much for letting me know that. It helps the family smile hearing these things. I’m so appreciative thank you.

@SapoVerdeSalsa 4 жыл бұрын

When I close my eyes and think of Oakland A's baseball, I hear Roy Steele. "Please Drive home.... Ssssaafely"

@bradtarnutzer6294 4 жыл бұрын

My heart sank. A voice from my youth to my manhood. May he rest peacefully.

@747heavyboeing3 Жыл бұрын

Roy and Dodgers PA announcer in the 80s were best ever.

@Rocketman9mm 3 жыл бұрын

One of my best memories of the Coliseum remains to this day the time I won a raffle at a game and Roy announced my name over the P.A. System. His voice was so strong but soothing and it was the closest i'd get to that childhood fantasy of been a pro ball player announced to the crowds lol.

@mitchellweiner4990 3 жыл бұрын

He and Bill King were my sports idols!

@johanngerlach9463 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Voice of God. Roy, thank you for all your years of giving for A's fans!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Johann Gerlach thank you for honoring my grandpa

@patriciawalters6778 4 жыл бұрын

"Ladies and Gentlemen, now entering the Pearly Gates, YOUR Oakland Athletics announcer...RAY STEELE!"

@mikelangford9188 6 жыл бұрын

When Roy Steele left the A's due to health concerns, it was a huge blow to the team.

@disneydanny2 6 жыл бұрын

yet Dick Callahan sounds almost EXACTLY like Roy.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa, Roy Steele, lived for the As

@matvei15 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 Is he still alive? I have so many fond memories of baseball games with his voice!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa passed today. We will always remember the voice of God

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

matvei15 keep our family in your prayers. He peacefully passed today

@dctrevett 2 ай бұрын

Roy was the greatest! I remember in the 80s there was a player called John Moses - when Roy called that name, that was when he really sounded like the voice of god!

@deebojones7587 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy. A’s games won’t be the same without you.

@timschmidt3784 Жыл бұрын

Roy Steele, the Voice of God, at peace with God in Heaven. The best baseball public address announcer ever!

@jasminearmstrong2855 3 жыл бұрын

Puts tears in my eyes. The way he'd say, the batter...Mark Mcgwire!

@baseballjen 4 жыл бұрын

I am so saddened by the news of his passing! He truly was the Voice of God & when baseball does return some things at the Coliseum will never be thr same. This is sad but wonderful to see! Thank you for making this and honoring Roy, Brodie! He will be so greatly missed! 💔😢 His voice is synonyms with A's baseball. My thoughts are with his family and devoted A's fans everywhere. His voice has been part of the Coliseum experience and my life for 36 years. Its so hard to accept he is gone! 😢

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Halligan thank you for your kind words for my grandpa

@bayarea_hemi 4 жыл бұрын

rest in power roy! voice of god will be missed🙏

@jonspikes4935 3 жыл бұрын

This man's voice will give you chills

@BAYAREA-kd1ig 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy Steele. Even as a kid you were fun to impersonate.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

AVC IV thank you for honoring my grandpa

@BAYAREA-kd1ig 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 My condolences. He was truly a legend.

@ericnavarro7048 4 жыл бұрын

Bill King, Lon Simmons and now Roy Steele....all voices and part of my youth that I can still hear them broadcast or announce. Truly, the part of East Bay sports that will forever be missed and possibly, never replaced or replicated

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

eric navarro grandpa will forever be the voice

@billlozier5551 Жыл бұрын

April 20, 2023 the A's announced a commitment to LasVegas. Thanks for the memories Roy.

@camanimations9500 4 жыл бұрын

RIP, you were the voice in many Athletics hearts!

@wonglee2424 4 жыл бұрын

I got to dine with Roy many times before Oakland A's home games in the press room especially during the Canseco-Rickey-McGwire years. What a gentleman and he would often talk about cooking and his family.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

wonglee2424 please tell me who this is. I would love to tell my grandpa you posted something about him

@wonglee2424 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 Hi R, Lee Leonard Sports Radio Service tell him that we sat together at the table often with Louie who ran the A's media lounge in the 80s and early 90s there were two other A's employees who sat there too I see there faces but can't remember their names. One of the guys took over for Louie but in recent years a woman is now the cashier in the media room. Also let Roy know I see Dick Callahan often in the pressbox after A's games and during his run for a cup of coffee between innings. Your grandpa, A's media group and the organization couldn't have been nicer. Say hello to Roy for us.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

wonglee2424 he passed away today in peace. Thank you for being his friend and fan

@wonglee2424 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 I'm heartbroken but what great fun memories I had working with Chester and your grandfather at A's games. RIP Roy

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

wonglee2424 was Chester died a few days ago. It’s a sad day

@jmarx_live 4 жыл бұрын

Roy Steele: NOW BATTING....CENTER FIELDER DWAYNE MURPHY

@SlyPhoenix720 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy. Thanks for the memories!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

SlyPhoenix720 thank you for honoring my grandpa

@frankandrews9522 5 жыл бұрын

As a San Francisco Giants fan, I went to as many Oakland A's games just to listen to Roy Steele's voice. He was as good with the Warriors, too.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Frank Andrews that’s my grandpa. Thank you for honoring him

@frankandrews9522 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 Oh, my gosh, I am humbled by your words. He is a great man to many Northern California sports fans during the golden era Roy lent his voice to the Coliseum and Arena.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Frank Andrews he passed away today in peace. Thank you for being his fan

@frankandrews9522 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 Oh, my gosh. Thank you. I'm saddened by this. God bless you and your family.

@lsmftymf 4 жыл бұрын

"Now batting..."

@josephanderson6410 7 ай бұрын

12:30 as the man of Steele , channeled on to the Joe DRT show ! Its neat to meet all these legendary voices ! Finding my way, also lead me to a realization of the many uses of my own voice. I always wondered how i might sound as an announcer ! 😂 Its funny because i typed "Ron Farely " who is an announcer , but Chris Farley popped up , then , Roy Steele ! Who's next ?? 😂 See you all, at the ballgame ! ❤ #rojoforever !

@TheInkPitOx 11 ай бұрын

My dad pointed out his voice to me once when I was a kid. I thought nothing.

@dinologan5264 3 жыл бұрын

The all time great roy steele.miss u

@eatmynuggiez8911 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy Steele, hearing his voice in the wildcard was such an amazing satisfying sound to hear

@antoniofortes9025 Жыл бұрын

He was the legend of the east bay. R.I.P.

@disneydanny2 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one picturing Roy Steele and Dick Callahan sitting in that big announcer booth in the sky arguing over who's going to call the game?

@ls757677 11 ай бұрын

He was the announcer for both the A’s and the Raiders.

@bookerc1 4 жыл бұрын

RIP, Roy ❤️

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Booker my grandpa. We love you

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

This is my grandpa. Pray for him tonight

@brodiebrazil 4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear something like this. please keep us updated.

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Brodie Brazil my grandpa lived for the As. His house is full of all the memorabilia he obtained over all his years with them. The organization is still in touch with him. He is doing better today. Thank you for responding. The leaders and friends he made with the organization still call him and talk baseball stats etc. they just spoke about all that yesterday actually. Grandpa loved it

@matvei15 4 жыл бұрын

@@rforrester553 Such an ironic coincidence that I was thinking of him and searched for KZfaq videos of his career and then read your very recent comment. I'll be praying for him!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

matvei15 yes he’s still very much alive!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Brodie Brazil my grandpa passed today. Thank you for helping keep his legacy alive

@BrakRulesAll 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy! Tha GOAT!!

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Collins thank you! I love your comment about my grandpa!!

@daviddevine9295 2 жыл бұрын

Was the best voice in baseball

@Davidjon1946 3 ай бұрын

All this tradition moving to Las vegas such a shame

@michaelleroy9281 Жыл бұрын

I new his name and I live in the Twin Cities area RIP

@user-ry2cr6hk4v 4 жыл бұрын

So heartbreaking the next time we go to the Coliseum, we wont hear him

@SurfNetSal75 6 жыл бұрын

Looks a lot like Bill King...

@thomasavery5907 Жыл бұрын

The voice of God

@gordoskinny1412 3 жыл бұрын

Man the coliseum is not the same

@oaklandnelson 4 жыл бұрын

RIP. =(

@nunestunes 6 жыл бұрын

Hayward High's very own.

@CalebMc70 4 жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest we all mimic him before

@BOOMBOOMROOM36 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Roy Steele

@rforrester553 4 жыл бұрын

BOOMBOOMROOM36 thank you for honoring my grandpa

@derrickw3021 4 жыл бұрын

" Now batting , number 9 Reggie Jackson "

@charlesmitchell5121 6 жыл бұрын

Also the Oakland raiders

@jmarx_live 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Also the PA Announcer for the USFL Oakland Invaders 1983 to 1985.

@Randoman35 5 жыл бұрын

Dick Callahan sounds more familiar to me.

@p.s.9031 3 жыл бұрын

I remember Dick more w/ the Warriors "too many stepppsss."

@keisan8272 Жыл бұрын

Roy Steele was the best. 'The guy in New York', as referenced by a player in the video, great as well, was just a tad pretentious, in my opinion. Roy's style was free of that, and is the gold standard for PA in baseball. Really sad to see, and hear, what's become of the PA role in modern-day baseball, and all sports for that matter.