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The Phoenix Suns took National Radio Day as the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, Al McCoy. For fans who grew up listening to games on the radio, McCoy wasn’t just a broadcaster.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 21

What moment in Suns’ history has come closest to making you quit as a fan?

Heartbreak Hotel. Al McCoy coined the phrase, and the Phoenix Suns have certainly lived inside its walls. From a coin flip in ‘68 to Paxson’s dagger in ‘93, from Robert Horry’s hip check to Giannis’ alley-oop, it feels like the key to that hotel has been permanently stamped with a purple and orange logo.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 26, 2024

Charles Barkley reflects on his final conversation with Al McCoy

Before he passed, McCoy wanted to talk to two Suns’ players. The Phoenix Suns 2024-25 campaign has officially begun, as the team now has two games underneath their belt.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 23, 2024

Charles Barkley’s last Al McCoy story will leave you with wet eyes

Al McCoy was the voice of the Phoenix Suns for 51 years, but he lived and breathed Suns basketball until his death last month. Need more proof than this?

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 22, 2024

Jerry Colangelo: Al McCoy is the Phoenix Suns’ MVP

As the Phoenix Suns embark on their first season since the death of iconic play-by-play voice Al McCoy, Jerry Colangelo took another opportunity to reflect on what McCoy meant to this franchise and to Arizona.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 30, 2024

Honoring Al McCoy: A reflective Suns Media Day as the team prepares for the 2024-25 season

The team will honor Al McCoy’s legacy every night. Another Suns Media Day has come and gone, a familiar ritual marking the transition from offseason speculation to the tangible excitement of the season ahead.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / September 30, 2024

Suns jersey band will honor the late Al McCoy in 2024-25

Al McCoy will be front and center for the Phoenix Suns in 2024-25, with the basketball team set to wear a jersey band bearing his name for the season. Owner Mat Ishbia announced Monday at the team’s media day that Phoenix will wear the “Al” jersey band in honor of the team’s late play-by-play voice.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 30, 2024

Suns Reveal How They'll Honor Al McCoy

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia confirmed the team will honor Al McCoy this coming season with a special jersey band. McCoy passed away at the age of 91 earlier this month after serving the Suns' community for 51 years as their legendary radio voice.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 28, 2024

Suns Plan on Honoring Legendary Broadcaster

The Phoenix Suns plan to honor the late Al McCoy in some fashion for the upcoming 2024-25 season, according to The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin. McCoy passed away recently at the age of 91.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / September 28, 2024

What they said: A week of remembering late Suns broadcaster Al McCoy

Al McCoy’s legacy breached the state of Arizona in geographical terms and the small world of radio play-by-play voices in the professional field. The late Phoenix Suns voice, who died on Saturday at 91 years old, very well helped to define an NBA franchise through his 51 years of calling games.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 25, 2024

Memento Mori: The Lessons of Al McCoy

How the Legacy of Al McCoy will make this season one of the most memorable. As the Phoenix Suns Community has reeled and then bonded in reaction to the

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / September 24, 2024

Al McCoy was a welcoming figure for new radio voices in Arizona and beyond

Al McCoy’s legacy was built on his kindness. In his profession, he became known for mentoring young broadcasters as they began their commentating careers, supporting and encouraging them from their first seasons on the job through their roles as colleagues.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 23, 2024

ASU football coach, Phoenix native Kenny Dillingham remembers Suns legend Al McCoy as ‘an absolute icon’ after his passing

The passing of Phoenix Suns legendary radio play-by-play announcer Al McCoy hit home for many Arizonans who grew up listening to of the most influential figures the state has ever had.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / September 23, 2024

Al McCoy made Suns fans feel lucky to have him

Al McCoy was born in 1933. Same as FM radio. There was very little static with either. The dearly departed McCoy was more than a golden-toned Valley treasure.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 23, 2024

Best Suns Moments With Al McCoy

Phoenix Suns legend Al McCoy unfortunately passed away this past weekend at the age of 91 - and the community is continuing to reel from the loss. McCoy, 91, was not only an icon of the city, but a symbol of loyalty, professionalism, and how to call games to generations of aspiring fans and journalists.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 23, 2024

Dear Al McCoy: Thank You

Vin Scully. Al Michals. Marv Albert. Al McCoy. The latter is not only a Phoenix Suns legend but is in the same breadth as the former listed broadcasting titans.

Cardinals, Diamondbacks pay tribute to Al McCoy

Ahead of Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Arizona Cardinals remembered legendary Phoenix Suns announcer Al McCoy with a moment of silence.

Cardinals Honor Suns Legend Al McCoy

The legend of Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy will live on forever in the Valley. That's been true for some time now, though McCoy officially passed over the weekend according to the team.

Boxing News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 22, 2024

Bright Side Reacts: The time I met Al McCoy

Al McCoy called games for 51 years. I met him the night he called his final one. Yesterday’s news of iconic Phoenix Suns announcer Al McCoy’s passing hit us all right in the feels.

Boxing News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 22, 2024

The NBA Community reacts to Al McCoy’s passing on social media

Al touched us all with his vivid descriptions and genuine, joyful love for the game of basketball. Al McCoy, who was the voice of the Phoenix Suns for 51 seasons, passed away at the age of 91 years old on Saturday.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / September 21, 2024

Phoenix Suns organization, fans, hosts react to Al McCoy’s passing

Al McCoy, the longtime voice of the Phoenix Suns, passed away on Saturday at the age of 91. The longest tenured team broadcaster in NBA history, McCoy served 51 seasons as the voice of the Suns, cementing his legacy throughout Arizona and the NBA with his unforgettable calls of some of the most memorable moments in Suns history.