James Lofton & Alan Zinsmeister

Discuss the legacy of sports writer & broadcaster Brad Pye, Jr.

Alan Zinsmeister and NFL Hall of Famer James Lofton join me on latest podcast.

On July 5th, Los Angeles broadcasting pioneer Brad Pye, Jr. passed away, at the age of 89. Pye, Jr. was the first African-American sportscaster in Los Angeles, paving the way for the likes of both Bryant Gumbel & Jim Hill. He was a columnist for the LA Sentinel, and worked for several area radio stations, KDAY, KACE, KGFJ and KJLH. Upon his death, Lofton tweeted the following.

James Lofton @lofton80

Saddened to hear about the passing of Brad Pye Jr. If you were a Hugh school athlete in the 70’s in Los Angeles you knew you had made it! He was at my 40-30 win over Jefferson in 1973. I was on top of the world to see my name in print! @ProFootballHOF @NFLonCBS @StanfordFball

Kenneth L. Shropshire @kenshropshire

The first time I saw my name in print. This man. Icon.:Brad Pye Jr., Trailblazing Sports Writer and Broadcaster, Passes Away - Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News ⁦@TheUndefeated⁩ https://t.co/7h3rpCmyu5

Emmanuel Morgan crafted Pye’s July 7 obituary, for the LA Times.

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