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Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81

buffalonews.com Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81

Rick Jeanneret, the legendary play-by-play voice of the Buffalo Sabres who became one of the franchise's biggest icons over his 51-year career behind the microphone, died Thursday night, the Sabres announced.

Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81
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  • No... RJ.

    That sucks, I basically found my love for hockey at college in Rochester listening to Buffalo games and watching the Sabres on TV.

    One of the few commentators whose name I know and not because of negative reasons (looking at you Millbury).

    RIP legend.