January 25, 2011
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Kings broadcasters Bob Miller and Jim Fox and Dodger broadcasters Vin Scully, Rick Monday and Fernando Valenzuela were awarded Tuesday at the 20th annual Southern California Sports Broadcasters (SCSB) Awards Luncheon at Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake.
Fox, color commentator for FOX Sports West, received the Sports TV Color Analyst award for the second time (he also has won the top Pre-Post Game TV Award), while FOX Sports West play-by-play announcer Bob Miller received his seventh Sports TV Play-by-Play award. Miller was a finalist along with Ralph Lawler (Clippers) and Vin Scully (Dodgers), while Fox was a finalist alongside Stu Lantz (Lakers) and Petros Papadakis (Fox Sports West college football).
Miller is in his 38th season as the "Voice of the Kings." On November 13, 2000, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, where a plaque hangs, as the recipient of the annual Foster Hewitt Memorial Award as selected by the NHL Professional Broadcasters' Association. The award recognizes those members of the radio and television industry who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and the game during their hockey broadcasting careers. On October 2, 2006, Miller received a star on the famous Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame. He also that year authored the book, Bob Miller's Tales from the Los Angeles Kings. On February 4, 2002, Miller was inducted into the SCSB Hall of Fame, and he currently serves as that organization's president.
Fox is in his 21st season as the Kings' television color commentator. Eighth on the Kings' all-time scoring list, eighth in assists and ninth in goals with 479 points (186-293=479) in 578 games, Fox spent his entire 10-year career as a member of the Kings after being selected in the first round (10th overall) of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. A three time 30-goal scorer, Fox enjoyed his most productive season in 1984-85 when he recorded 83 points (30-53=83), and in 22 career playoff games with the Kings, Fox had 12 points (4-8=12). Over his playing career with the Kings, Fox also holds the distinction of playing the second most games -- starting, ending and only with the Kings (Dave Taylor holds the mark).
Scully, a member of the SCSB Hall of Fame, was chosen as the best Radio Play-by Play announcer by the SCSB for the 13th time. He has also been awarded the Television Play-by-Play winner 10 times and the Sportscaster of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year and Baseball Play-by-Play Award numerous times. Scully will return in 2011 for an unprecedented 62nd season broadcasting Dodger games.
Monday, who is also in the SCSB Hall of Fame, was honored for Radio Color Commentary by the SCSB. He previously was given the "Chuck Benedict Founders Award" by the organization. 2011 marks Monday's 18th season as a Dodger broadcaster and 26th season overall with the team, including eight as a player.
Valenzuela, who enters his ninth season broadcasting Dodger games this year, was elected as the Best Foreign Language Broadcaster by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters. This is his second such honor, as he also was recognized in 2006.
Dodger broadcast partner KCAL/KCBS was recognized as was former Dodger and current KCAL host Eric Karros.
The Southern California Sports Broadcasters announced a total of nine winners in categories of radio and TV sportscasting as voted upon by its members. The organization is in its 53rd year in Los Angeles and current and former Dodger broadcasters Vin Scully, Jaime Jarren, Rick Monday, Don Drysdale, Ross Porter and Jerry Doggett are all members of the organization's Hall of Fame.
