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Jerry Schemmel - Colorado Rockies Play-By-Play Announcer

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
Episode • May 11, 2022 • 40m

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE


BIO:

Jerry Schemmel is a play-by-play announcer and color analyst for the Colorado Rockies. Before that, he did play-by-play for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Colorado State. He is a survivor of the crash-landing of United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989. After escaping the plane, he returned to the wreckage to rescue an 11-month-old baby. His book, Chosen to Live, describes this incredible experience. He is also the host of the nationally-syndicated radio show, Amazing Americans.


TOPICS:

  • Jokic earning back-to-back NBA MVPs
  • His return to the Rockies after being away for two years
  • The benefits of taking two years away from baseball
  • The dream job growing up
  • The joy of calling games in the NBA and Major League Baseball
  • The experience of being around Ed McCaffrey this past year at Northern Colorado
  • His approach to speaking to Christian groups – surviving a plane crash
  • His faith journey
  • His encouragement to others on their faith journey
  • The influence of his wife on his faith
  • Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce

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