Broadcaster Eli Gold To Do Play-By-Play For Birmingham Squadron

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Longtime Alabama Crimson Tide broadcast Eli Gold was announced on Tuesday as the "official voice" of the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G League.

The legendary personality will serve as the primary play-by-play announcer for all home and away games of the Squadron’s inaugural season, which begins in November.

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Squadron General Manager David Lane said in a statement that Gold is one of the most recognizable voices in all of sports and has been an important part of the sports landscape in the state of Alabama for decades, which makes him a perfect fit for the job.

“It was a no-brainer to have him lead the Birmingham Squadron broadcast," Lane said. "We’re honored to be able to bring him on as a part of the Squadron.”

The Brooklyn, New York native has been UA's football radio broadcaster held since 1989, which came after he first found work in Alabama as a broadcaster for the Birmingham Bulls of the WHA in 1976.

“I’ve been a life-long NBA fan, and being able to be a part of the broadcast for the Birmingham Squadron and the future talent of the New Orleans Pelicans was an offer that I couldn’t pass up,” Gold said. “I think I can speak for myself and many sports fans in Birmingham and across the state of Alabama – I’m thrilled to have the Squadron in town and can’t wait for the season to get started.”

More information on the Squadron’s inaugural schedule and where games will be broadcast will be released in the coming weeks.

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