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PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2010) All Pittsburghers of a certain age have lost a friend. The quiet reassuring voice of Nellie King has been silenced. Mr. King died today at age 82 after a battle with colon cancer and pneumonia.
Nellie, a former Pirates pitcher turned broadcaster became the contretemps to Bob Prince in 1967 when he joined Prince and Jim Woods in the booth. Quoting the WDUQ website, "Nelson Joseph King was born in 1928 and pitched for the Pirates from 1954-57. After his playing days were over he began a broadcasting career and from 1967-75 announced Pirate games with Bob Prince. "Mr. King then joined Duquesne University as Sports Information Director, a position he held till he "retired" in 1992 and then became golf coach at the university. "Duquesne Associate Athletic Director Dave Saba said Nellie had a way of slowing down the day....."He'd stop by and be able to tell you a story that left a smile on your face. Every time he left the room, you felt a little bit better. I don't know if there's a higher compliment you can pay to someone. We'll miss him dearly." A member of AFTRA Pittsburgh for many years, King had many close friends among our membership, and we'll miss him dearly, too. Click to link to the Post-Gazette Obituary. |
