Blackhawks Wish Pat Foley A Fond Farewell
Thursday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks was the final game with Pat Foley in the booth calling the action for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Before the game, the team shared a nice tribute video and Foley spoke on the ice with his family surrounding him.
Pat Foley addressing the United Center crowd:
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"If I leave you, it doesn't mean I love you any less." pic.twitter.com/nHowyUb166
During the game, various former players and other announcers offered tributes to his work. Videos came in from Joe Buck, Doc Emrick, Steve Larmer, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
Doc Emrick has some words for Pat, and maybe some ? pic.twitter.com/olSS0Qgslc
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Some words from Steve Larmer to his friend Pat pic.twitter.com/Hn6muNoRRS
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Commissioner Gary Bettman bids Pat Foley farewell pic.twitter.com/16hBzvFezj
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Foley and Edzo were also joined in the booth by a few former players, including Troy Murray, Denis Savard and Chris Chelios.
Wishing many rounds of golf, good health and good cheer to Pat Foley. Thanks for all of the memories.
Fun night watching all well deserved tributes to Foley, from the ex players and others, liked the plug for Larmer fot hof.
Best to him in his retirement.
GOING TO MISS HIS RANTS, WAS HE CHEESY YES BUT A GREAT PERSON.
JUST LOVED HOW HE CALLED OUT DALE TALLON FOR THE ARCHITECT FOR THE SC. FAWK YOU BLOWMAN HE SAID TO MILLIONS WATCHING. TAKES BRASS BALLS TO DO THAT FOR THAT
THANK YOU PAT!
Is it possible to put a microphone in the rafters?
Could not think of a better candidate.