Long time Braves broadcaster Van Wieren retires Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Pete Van Wieren, who was behind the
microphone for Atlanta Braves broadcasts over the last 33 years, has retired.
The 64-year-old surprised the Braves with the announcement early Tuesday.
Van Wieren was part of the first national television broadcast crew for the
Braves on Superstation TBS in 1976, alongside Ernie Johnson, Sr. and the late
Skip Caray.
Caray, son of legendary play-by-play man Harry Caray, passed away this August
at age 68, leaving Van Wieren as the lone remaining member of the original
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