The L.A. Clippers, in partnership with Prime Ticket, will celebrate and honor long-time Clippers play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler on April 3 when the Clippers host the Washington Wizards on “Ralph Lawler Day."
The special day will include tributes throughout the game as well as a halftime presentation featuring a major announcement from the Clippers and STAPLES Center.
All fans in attendance for “Ralph Lawler Day” will receive a special commemorative gift upon entry, courtesy of the Clippers and Prime Ticket, and are encouraged to use the #LawlerDay official hashtag.
Currently in his 37th season with the Clippers, Lawler is a three-time LA Emmy Award-winning announcer and has called over 3,000 career Clippers games as the third longest tenured broadcaster in the NBA.
Lawler was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 3 and has also received a coveted Telly Award for his TV work with the Clippers in 2014.
Additionally, he is a member of the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
The versatile broadcaster is one of only a handful of announcers who have worked play-by-play in each of the four major U.S. Sports Leagues: NFL (Chargers), MLB (Phillies), NHL (Flyers) and NBA (76ers & Clippers).
His diverse accomplishments also includes broadcasting events as varied as A.B.A. and college basketball, golf, tennis, track & field, pro box lacrosse, auto racing, boxing and college football.
Lawler is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and was inducted into his alma mater’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
Lawler’s most famous catchphrases include: ‘Lawler’s Law’, ‘Oh Me, Oh My!’, ‘Bingo!,’ ‘The Lob! The Jam!’ and ‘Fasten your seatbelts, gang; we're going down to the wire!’
To celebrate Lawler’s legacy, the Clippers today published a longform feature documenting Lawler’s career and influence: clippers.com/ralphlawler.
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The L.A. Clippers play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Clippers have won two division titles (2013, 2014) and are coached by Doc Rivers. Under the vision of owner Steve Ballmer, the Clippers have emerged as one of the most innovative franchises and business partners in basketball. The Clippers are in the midst of a 220-plus consecutive game sell-out streak and offer a variety of ticketing solutions for fans, including big game plans, weekend packages and single-game tickets. Tickets for home games at STAPLES Center can be purchased at clippers.com/tickets.
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