Two truths & a lie: Play-by-play announcer, wannabe Guy Montag biographer, Michael Pemulis's Dunlop rep.
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I will not harm your artifacts.
#AwkwardMoments
Welcome back to Awkward Moments with @whitesox announcer, @jasonbenetti! This time, he goes to a museum and security makes a quick judgment about him and his ability. Has someone ever assumed you couldn't do something just by taking a quick glance at you? #AwkwardMoments
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Thank you, @tigers fans, for welcoming me into your world.
What a year.
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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
I have cerebral palsy.
Often, people with disabilities are silently judged.
Ignored.
Underestimated.
Forgotten as a group, even in an era which embraces diversity.
We have talents. And hearts. And value.
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Today is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.
I have CP.
I also am a TV announcer for the @whitesox and @espn who just called the NCAA Tournament for @westwood1sports.
I could write one of those 1/? threads, but I'll leave it at this:
Everyone with CP can do more than you think.
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You sent me an email in 2020 that said:
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PUT THE MUSIC ON,
as soon as it doesn’t seem right,
change the music/station,
but don’t turn it off
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I promise, the music will always be on.
I’ll miss you dearly, you marvelous, vivid, wonderful
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Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.
I have cerebral palsy.
I also am a sports announcer, mostly on TV.
The first thing people think when they see you isn’t even close to the only thing about you.
My career exists because that’s true.
Thanks to all who get it.
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Dear @whitesox fans,
You’ve spent 8 years making me feel welcome and loved and appreciated. And I love you dearly.
I will always cherish you and your passion and joy. You mean more than you know to me.
Thank you for filling my heart.
#IsItRaining Yes, as I type this.
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I wouldn’t choose to work for someone who makes fun of people who look like me, and now I don’t live in a country where the leader does that.
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Thanks to every @tigers fan for spending all the time you did with us this year. You are so loyal and care so much.
Our crew loves bringing you Tigers baseball. We love the game & love to have fun.
We’re glad you do too.
Also, no announcer likes recaps. Thanks, Dan.
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Dear gas pump,
It is too cold to type in my zip code and I don’t need a receipt and OH MY GOSH NOBODY WANTS A CAR WASH PLEASE STOP
With love,
Everyone
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Every person who's hired me or believed in my career, as a TV person with cerebral palsy, has had the warmth, foresight, empathy and intelligence to look beyond the way I walk and the way my eyes are positioned to hire me to do what I do.
Thoughtful leadership changes lives.
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Kevin Brown is one of the most talented, thoughtful, curious, positive people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, working with and calling a friend.
He’s truly one of the best play-by-play announcers in the country.
If the Orioles don’t want him, another team’ll be elated.
Here's the clip of Kevin Brown's pregame comments on the Orioles' recent record against the Rays ahead of a series finale on July 23. Sources tell AA these comments led to Brown's current indefinite suspension from Orioles' broadcasts.
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As I start 5 games in 5 days, I’m reminded it’s Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.
I have CP.
No matter what makes you different, you have value.
Even if:
*Kids make fun of you
*People think you’re incapable
*You look “weird”
Be you. It’s the most powerful tool you’ve got.
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A win Friday night makes the @tigers a playoff team.
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Farewell, 2020 @whitesox season.
Thanks to all of you who shared it with us.
The Sox will be back.
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Thank you all for the kind tweets under this.
It truly warms my heart to have our booth be so appreciated by all of you.
Here we go.
The #WhiteSox have picked up the multiyear option for Jason Benetti, who is entering his 8th season as a member of the Sox broadcast team. Sox also announced a multiyear extension with Steve Stone, who is entering his 16th season in the White Sox broadcast booth.
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Thanks to all the @tigers fans who tuned in this year. You all have been so kind in welcoming me to your city and state.
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Today is the last day @stevestone and I will bring you @whitesox baseball together this year on @NBCSChicago.
Thanks for sharing all of this with us.
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Just a quick note of thanks to all the @tigers fans for such a warm welcome these first few weeks.
I’m extraordinarily grateful you’ve opened your city, state, team and hearts to me.
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Lot of time left, but…
…at this moment, the @tigers control their own destiny to make the playoffs.
Insane.
See you at Comerica Park.
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Thrilled to say I’ll be doing my first Olympics this summer.
Thanks to the Sox and ESPN for giving me the green light.
NEWS: NBC's Olympic play by play broadcasters will include broadcasters from other networks such as @jasonbenetti (calling baseball), @bethmowins (calling softball) and @MattWinerTV (calling handball). Here's the story at @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/2629072/2021…
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One last look at a stadium closed for ‘21 too soon.
Thanks for having me in your lives, @whitesox fans.
Here’s to better endings.
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1) I’m mildly symptomatic and plan to be back soon.
2 Luis Robert for Benetti is a pretty great trade post-deadline.
3) @MikeMonaco_ is one of the best young play-by-play announcers in the nation.
4) I can still harmonize.
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Congratulations to Jose Abreu, a man who gives every ounce of his energy to his family, his sport and his teammates.
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Good morning.
The @whitesox playoffs start today.
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First @whitesox playoff home run since Jermaine Dye.
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Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay. Rather than try to fix the world in one tweet or something, I'll say this:
Give people a chance to surprise you. The results are usually awesome.
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Congrats to CODA.
People with disabilities should be in more shows and movies and theater and stuff.
Sincerely,
Play-by-play guy with cerebral palsy
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Thanks for watching.
Here's to 11 more @whitesox wins.
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This is a hell of a call.
Dave Sims sought out my phone number in August when I had COVID, called me and spent about an hour on the phone with me, out of the blue.
This is a hell of a person.
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To everyone who watched @whitesox baseball this year:
Thank you for cheering, laughing, crying, yelling and caring along with us.
It's a true honor to live it with you.
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So excited to join @FOXSports.
FOX Sports welcomes celebrated broadcaster @jasonbenetti to the network beginning this fall 🎙️
📃: foxs.pt/3Jb5ymx
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The scenes from Detroit tonight make me even more excited for baseball season. Can feel the joy through the screen.
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I will never forget Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter in 2020.
A night that made so many people feel together for a little while in such an awful year of being separated from life.
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Thanks to the @Lions for including me this season. Pumped to work with TJ and Dannie.
The Lions new preseason TV broadcast team for 2025 is play-by-play voice Jason Benetti, analyst TJ Lang, and reporter Dannie Rogers
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It’s been grand fun watching @TimAnderson7 become what we see now.
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The @whitesox are alone in first. Enjoy it. You deserve it.
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Two things:
1) The @whitesox are here to stay.
2) My partner, @stevestone, must win the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award one day soon, like Hawk. Steve’s analysis is incomparable.
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Happy to report I'm back tonight for @whitesox baseball. 6:10 CT on @NBCSChicago against the Rays. @gordonbeckham is in for Steve.
Sincerely, thank you all for your kind and thoughtful messages. I'm grateful that you cared enough to write. You brought a smile to my face.
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Hard to believe it's almost been 10 years since I started with all of these fine people. Thanks for sharing this, @ESPNFrontRow.
(And a special thanks to @dandakich and Sean McDonough for their messages)
ESPN play-by-play voice @jasonbenetti has signed a multi-year extension
Benetti reflects on his career with @ESPNFrontRow
es.pn/2HDMNML
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My ears are still ringing. @IlliniMBB fans were loud last night. What an atmosphere.
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In a world....
....where the @whitesox are in first place....
....one man returns to the booth....
....just in time for the Twins....
....@stevestone...
....is back on @NBCSChicago.
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In September '08, the last time the @whitesox made the playoffs, I:
*Finished my second year as the voice of the Salem Avalanche
*Was in my first month at @WFULawSchool
*Looked like this
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By the way, to all of you who’ve tweeted during the season and since the season ended:
Thank you for all of the kind things you’ve said to me and @stevestone on here. We love bringing you @whitesox baseball together.
Here’s to October.
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Dear @whitesox fans,
Hope you have a great All-Star Break. It’s been a joy to share this first half with you.
Sincerely,
Twitter Jason
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The @whitesox:
1) Have the best winning percentage in the AL.
2) Have the largest division lead in baseball.
3) Have four All-Stars.
4) Start a homestand tomorrow.
Can't wait to see you there.
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Dear @chicagobulls airplane Wi-Fi:
Thank you for being strong enough to stream Major League Baseball.
Sincerely,
Me.
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Last year during a Sox road game, we were given a bag of jelly beans.
I ate mine.
@stevestone kept his. He planned to eat them today. The bag broke.
And now....
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With a win tonight and a Tigers & Mariners loss, the @whitesox will clinch a playoff spot.
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Don't tell anyone, but @stevestone is a thoughtful, kind broadcast partner and friend.
37 years ago today the Benetti Family welcomed their little bundle of joy into the world. His was a difficult birth because he came out with superior intelligence, a rapier-like wit, an inquisitive nature and of course his signature glasses. Happy Birthday Partner. Enjoy the day
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Thanks to the @DetroitRedWings for having me. So fun.
Also, thanks to the @tigers fans who said hi at the game last night. I really appreciate your kindness and warmth.
Oh, and I strongly recommend the goal horn as a holiday gift for your loved ones. Some assembly required.
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As I said yesterday on the air, I greatly appreciate the @whitesox for giving me the week to do baseball at @NBCOlympics.
Excited to watch Len and Steve.
See you in a week.
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I don't know how the season will finish.
But, the @whitesox are up 8 in the Central with 3 to go before the All-Star Break.
That makes me smile.
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Today’s post-clinch Pre-Pregame Show with @AndyDirks12….
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Time for the Pre-Pregame Show with @AndyDirks12….
(Happy postseason)
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To those who know him well, @stevestone is a fiercely loyal friend. Steve also cares deeply for the game of baseball.
I’m glad he said what he said in this clip. All of this below is why I love having him as a partner and friend.
Thanks, Steve. Get your rest.
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