George Miller
George Miller
Folks, sorry to be writing this, but wanted to offer some thoughts for our friend George Miller as he's going through a terrible time right now.
As many long-timers around here know, George was the voice of the Minutemen in the early 90s, the lead radio guy for WHMP as they broadcast UMass games. He also later served as public address announcer in the Mullins Center for a few years. And he's an occasional visitor here on the board.
George's wife Gayle was killed last night, in a pedestrian/vehicle accident on State Street in Springfield. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and spoke with police. The police Traffic Unit is investigating.
George and Gayle had known each other going back decades, but had been reacquainted a few years back, and got married last year. They made the best of the circumstances at the time with a very unique wedding:
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/fr ... ar-parade/
George, you're a good man and we're thinking about you. So sorry for your loss.
As many long-timers around here know, George was the voice of the Minutemen in the early 90s, the lead radio guy for WHMP as they broadcast UMass games. He also later served as public address announcer in the Mullins Center for a few years. And he's an occasional visitor here on the board.
George's wife Gayle was killed last night, in a pedestrian/vehicle accident on State Street in Springfield. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and spoke with police. The police Traffic Unit is investigating.
George and Gayle had known each other going back decades, but had been reacquainted a few years back, and got married last year. They made the best of the circumstances at the time with a very unique wedding:
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/fr ... ar-parade/
George, you're a good man and we're thinking about you. So sorry for your loss.
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Terrible terrible terrible news. Thinking of you, George, and everyone that knows him well. Thoughts are with you, Gayle.
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Sorry to hear this. George is a good dude from when I got to know him a little bit during my years there. Hang in there, George…
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It's not a secret that George's handle here is "DirSport" which dates back to his long ago sports director days at WHMP.
A prized possession of mine is an audio tape of George calling our amazing comeback from 17 down at West Virginia with very few minutes to go.
A prized possession of mine is an audio tape of George calling our amazing comeback from 17 down at West Virginia with very few minutes to go.
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That's very sad news. My prayers are with George.
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Thats incredibly tough news. George, my condolences in a very tough time
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Incredibly sad news, so sorry to hear this.
George recently spent a good amount of time recovering his old game tapes and putting them on SoundCloud. If you need something to listen to as you drive down to Yale tomorrow or to the next home game, here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/user-125347718
George recently spent a good amount of time recovering his old game tapes and putting them on SoundCloud. If you need something to listen to as you drive down to Yale tomorrow or to the next home game, here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/user-125347718
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Add my condolences to George.
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Very sad news. Prayers for George.
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Very sorry to hear this.
All due respect, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart, I'm gonna pass.
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This is terrible news. Just awful! I hope George can find some comfort in the fact that he has the support of all
UMass fans. May your beautiful wife RIP.
UMass fans. May your beautiful wife RIP.
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I'm heartbroken over this news.
My sincere love and sympathy to you at this most difficult time.
May Gayle's memory be a blessing.
My sincere love and sympathy to you at this most difficult time.
May Gayle's memory be a blessing.
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Terrible news to hear. My prayers for healing for George and his family as well as for Gayle's friends and family.
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This is awful news.
Back before social media, before Mike's board existed, before the internet boom, the only source of real time UMass hoop info was the AOL message board. I remember George(ie DirSport) actively engaged with other fans on that board during the glory years - the best years of my UMass sports fandom.
Thinking of him during this difficult time.
Back before social media, before Mike's board existed, before the internet boom, the only source of real time UMass hoop info was the AOL message board. I remember George(ie DirSport) actively engaged with other fans on that board during the glory years - the best years of my UMass sports fandom.
Thinking of him during this difficult time.
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