Social media reaction to Suns broadcaster Al McCoy’s passing [Video]

The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that McCoy, who called their games for 51 years, had passed away at the age of 91. Fans then paid tribute on social media.

PHOENIX — Saturday was a somber day for fans of the Phoenix Suns as the team announced that their longtime play-by-play voice, the legendary Al McCoy, had passed away at the age of 91.

After the news broke about the Suns Ring of Honor member and Arizona Sports Hall of Famer’s passing, fans who had been watching and listening to McCoy and his legendary catchphrases (“Shazam!” “Oh, brother!” “Hoop dee doo for two!”) flooded social media with tributes showing just how beloved McCoy was in the Valley.

Remembering Al McCoy

After McCoy’s passing, 12News journalists Cameron Cox and Lina Washington spoke to several other members of the media and one former Suns player and coach about the legend that is Al McCoy and what he meant to them. You can watch all …

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