Lloyd began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s at a radio station in his home state of South Dakota. He then moved to Illinois, where he worked for WJBC in Bloomington and later for WIND in Chicago. His early career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Navy.
After the war, Lloyd returned to broadcasting, joining WGN Radio in Chicago in 1949. He initially worked as a news reporter and later transitioned into sports broadcasting. In 1957, he became the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs, a role he would hold for the next 38 years.
Lloyd's tenure with the Cubs was marked by his distinctive, enthusiastic style of play-by-play announcing. He was known for his catchphrase "Holy mackerel!", which he would exclaim during exciting moments in the game. His deep, resonant voice and his passion for the game made him a beloved figure among Cubs fans.
In addition to his work with the Cubs, Lloyd also covered other sports for WGN, including Chicago Bears football and Chicago Blackhawks hockey. He also served as the host of "The Tenth Inning Show", a post-game show that featured interviews with players and coaches.
Lloyd retired from broadcasting in 1987, but remained active in the sports community. He was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk of Fame in 2014, in recognition of his contributions to sports broadcasting.
Vince Lloyd passed away on July 3, 2003, at the age of 86. His legacy lives on in the memories of the countless Cubs fans who grew up listening to his broadcasts. His passion for the game, his distinctive voice, and his enduring commitment to his craft made him a true icon in the world of sports broadcasting.
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The Montreal Expos faced off against the Chicago Cubs on September...
Chicago Cubs vs Montreal Expos - Radio Broadcast / The Montreal Expos faced off against the Chicago Cubs on September 15, 1977, at Stade Olympique. The Cubs sent Bill Bonham to the mound, while the Expos countered with Wayne Twitchell. At this point in the season, the Cubs were trying to keep pace in the National League East, while the Expos were looking to play spoiler. The 1977 season was marked by the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance in their respective leagues, setting up an exciting potential World Series matchup.
The game started off with an unearned run by the Cubs in the first inning due to an error by the Expos' third baseman Papi. The Expos quickly responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, with Cash and Papi scoring on a double by Valentine. The Cubs managed to tie the game in the fourth inning, but the Expos reclaimed the lead in the bottom half of the same inning with a home run from Carter. Despite a solo home run from Morales in the sixth inning, the Cubs couldn't maintain a lead, with the Expos tying the game in the eighth inning.
The ninth inning saw the Expos pull off a come-from-behind victory with a run in the bottom of the ninth, leading to a 5-4 win over the Cubs. This game was a microcosm of the Cubs' season, as they struggled to maintain leads and finished the season in fourth place in the National League East. The Expos, on the other hand, finished the season in last place, but showed promise for the future with young talent like Gary Carter and Andre Dawson. The 1977 season eventually culminated in a World Series victory for the New York Yankees over the Los Angeles Dodgers.