Dave Barnett

For the soccer player, see Dave Barnett (footballer).

David Lane "Dave" Barnett (born April 27, 1958) is a former ESPN personality who currently works for the Texas Rangers. Before working for ESPN, Barnett served as the announcer for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs from 1988 to 1996, the Dallas Mavericks from 1981 to 1988, the 1990 Texas Rangers games, and Southwest Conference football and basketball on Raycom Sports. In 2009, Barnett's contract with ESPN ended, allowing him to return to the Texas Rangers,^[1] where he served as a radio broadcaster. On May 26, 2011, it was announced that Dave Barnett would be replacing John Rhadigan as the Texas Rangers television play-by-play announcer. ^[2]

Awards and nominations

Twice won UPI 'Radio Commentator of the Year' awards.

Personal Life

He is married with two children and lives in Lantana, Texas. ^[3]

References

• ESPN bio

1. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-01-09-3662377337_x.htm
2. ^ http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/red-fever/Rhadigan-Out-as-Rangers-Play-by-Play-Man-122672619.html
3. ^ http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=tex

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