[BoondockSaint]

Mr Phillips was a staple in Belfry sports for many years. He was the ultimate professional and he did a fantastic job of handling the Public Address duties. He represented Belfry with dignity and class and no matter if the Pirates were ahead or behind, he did his job well and completely.

Anyone who aspires to be a public address announcer would be well served to listen to tapes of him doing his job and model themselves after Mr Phillips.

Although he was a Pirate, through and through, and that did show a little bit when he said "Another Pirate Touchdown", he still maintained composure and was as impartial as could reasonably be expected.

Some places you go, you hear all kinds of drivel from the PA. Mr Phillips didn't carry on like he was giving the play by play of a WWE match. He didn't resort to a bunch of cheerleading and sophomoric antics like he was leading the Pep Squad. That kind of thing is embarrassing and should not go on from the PA booth. No, you'd never hear that from Mr. Phillips, he was a genuine talent and a true gentleman. I really miss him.

Ditto!!