Jack Armstrong (sportscaster)

Jack Armstrong (sportscaster)

:"This is the sports announcer. For the baseball pitcher use Jack Armstrong (baseball); For the old radio program use Jack Armstrong the All American Boy; For the Northern California radio host use Armstrong & Getty"

Jack Armstrong A.K.A. "The Coach" (born January 3, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA), is the color commentator for the Toronto Raptors on TSN and Raptors NBA TV. Jack is also the college basketball analyst for Rogers Sportsnet. Armstrong graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Communication.

Armstrong is a former coach for Niagara University. In 1992-1993 he led the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 23-7 record and was named the New York State Division I Coach of the Year. Armstrong's knowledge of the game has made him one of the most respected basketball analysts in Canada. He is known for his trademark raspy voice. He and his wife have adopted two children.

On Thursday, July 31, 2008 it was announced that Jack Armstrong would take over the Chuck Swirsky show effective August 18, 2008 alongside Doug MacLean. The show's name was announced to be "The Game Plan".

Catch Phrases

* "HELLO!" (When someone makes a spectacular dunk or when he sees attractive cheerleaders)

* "Get that garbage outta here!" (on a block, with an exaggerated New York accent)

External links

* [http://www.sportsnet.ca/bios/jack_armstrong/ Bio from Sportsnet.ca]


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