We lost a legend this morning. Lefty passed away . 1979 was my first year broadcasting Terps games and Lefty was there. No words can properly describe the impact he had on basketball and how he put Maryland on the national map. RIP coach.
Johnny Holliday
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Johnny Holliday
@hollidaykid
Voice of the Maryland Terrapins, Football and Basketball. Host of Nats Xtra on MASN. Actor, motivational speaker
- My partner , Ray Knight, and I both received World Series rings from the Nationals. A big thank you to the Lerners, Mike Rizzo, and the entire organization for such am incredible gift. We had 12 magical years on TV together and without question, Nat's fans are the best.
- Jan 29th 1975, the small plane my Daughter Tracie and I were in crashed on landing..the Prince Georges County Fire and Rescue units got us out before the plane blew up. It could have been disastrous. She's a NICU nurse, I'm still talking...The man upstairs was looking out for us.
- Surgery went well today, sidelined for about a week, then ready to roll at 100% Appreciate your thoughts, prayers and concerns. All is well.
- 17 years ago tonight “The Kids Did It” in Atlanta . Maryland captured its first ever national championship in Basketball. A moment Gary Williams and none of us will ever forget.
- Die hard Nats fans are not about to give up.....with Stras on the hill tomorrow night, I like our chances.
- 47 years ago today My daughter Tracie and I survived a plane crash at Hyde field in Clinton, Md. It seems like yesterday..Thanks to the first responders, the nurses at Sibley Hospital,and Dr James Boland, Tracie and I are here today. Appreciate your loved ones, we sure do.
- West Va-Maryland in College Park today kicks off my 43rd year of doing Terps football and basketball..best job in the world. Steve Suter will be alongside. Should be Locks best team as he continues to improve the program. Win today would be huge.
- You had to be there. Off the charts support from the students, incredible 29-4 2nd half run...Ju Ju holds his own against Zack...Coach has them believing they can beat ANYBODY and you know something they can. Great 14 point upset over number 3 Purdue!! Sure is fun again!!!!
- Justin Maxwell did a nice job working with Bob Carpenter on Nats games. Not easy being thrown in with no experience and Justin got better as the season rolled along. A first class young man, I would have enjoyed working with him.
- I have never met anyone like Brooks Robinson. How could anyone not love the guy. Great player, no question...better person, absolutely. He made every one of my charity golf tournament's when he could. He signed, posed, and spoke with everyone. RIP Brooks
- Nats fans..Ray and I are working on giving you a Nationals podcast..You know how much we both loved the ball club and we know you will love our podcast. We can never thank you enough for watching our shows for 12 years...those were special times!!!!
- Today officially began the 127th season of Maryland Football and for me, my 41st season doing Terps Football and Basketball on Radio. Last time excitement was this high was during the Fridge's era. Locks can and a will get it done. Look for my interviews on Channel 4.
- Something special is happening in College Park. 15 wins for Kevin Willard, matching last years win total and with 9 to play. These guys are fun to watch.