Al McCoy, who was the radio voice of the Suns for more than a half-century, died on Saturday at 91. McCoy was the longest-tenured team broadcaster in NBA history, calling Suns games for 51 years. He is a member of the franchise’s Ring of Honor and a 2009 inductee into the Arizona Sports HOF (AP, 9/21). McCoy will “forever be known for his style, exuberant delivery and unforgettable catchphrases” such as “Shazam!” for a three-pointer, “Zing go the strings” for a basket and “Swisheroo for two” for a jump shot (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 9/21). In Phoenix, Bob McManaman wrote under the header, "I grew up listening to Al McCoy and now I'm going to honor him" (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 9/21).
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