In Focus: Al McCoy

Dec. 24, 2019
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For 48 seasons, Al McCoy has been the broadcast announcer for the Phoenix Suns, the longest running tenure of any NBA broadcaster. McCoy sits down with Arizona Horizon host Ted Simons to discuss his career, his life and his jazz piano playing in an In Focus special.

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Phoenix Suns Broadcast Announcer Al McCoy

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