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Schonely, Bill (William W.), 1929-

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Glickman letter to Bill Schonely

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 972
Abstract

Letter from Harry Glickman (1924-2020) to Bill Schonely (1929-2023), confirming Schonely's hire as the Portland Trail Blazers' play-by-play broadcaster for the 1970-1971 season. Glickman was the founder of the Blazers, a professional basketball team in Portland, Oregon; Schonely was the team's broadcaster from 1970 to 2000.

Dates: 1970 August 11

Oral history interview with Bill Schonely

 Collection
Identifier: SR1346
Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill Schonely conducted by Jack McArthur and Ian Strauss on July 24, 2019, as part of the Franklin Historical Society Oral History Program. Schonely was the sports announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1970 to 1998.

Dates: 2019 July 24

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