Bill Schoening, who served as the San Antonio Spurs’ radio voice for 24 seasons, is closing the book on more than four decades in sports media, Spurs Sports & Entertainment officials said Friday.
During his tenure at the Alamo City’s WOAI-AM, Schoening has called four of the Silver and Black’s five NBA Championships and been on hand for every game during the Big Three era.
“It’s difficult to walk away from a job that has provided so many fond memories and spawned many meaningful relationships, but it’s time for me to step away from full-time broadcasting and pursue some other interests like mentorship, volunteer work and time with family,” he said in a statement.
Schoening’s lengthy career included a 12-year stint at the University of Texas at Austin, where he did play-by-play for Longhorn football, basketball and baseball games. He’s also called games at iconic venues such as Lambeau Field, the old Yankee Stadium and the Rose Bowl.
“Bill’s voice has been the soundtrack to so many incredible Spurs milestones,” said Mike Kickirillo, senior director of broadcasting for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “His passion, professionalism and storytelling ability have made him a beloved figure in the Spurs community over his 2,280 consecutive games, never missing a moment. While we’ll miss his presence on the air, his legacy will always be a part of our franchise’s history.”
Schoening was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2022.
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