Alabama radio voice Eli Gold sidelined for start of season

Posted August 03, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Longtime Alabama radio announcer Eli Gold will miss the start of the football season due to health issues.

Jim Carabin, vice president and general manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing, said Wednesday that Chris Stewart will take over play-by-play duties in his absence. He didn't specify the nature of the 68-year-old Gold's health issues.

Gold has been the voice of Alabama football since 1988. Stewart filled in when Gold missed the 2020 Arkansas trip because of COVID-19. That ended Gold's streak of consecutive Tide football games at 409.

Stewart calls games for Alabama basketball and baseball. He also hosts 'œThe Nick Saban Show'ť and 'œHey, Coach.'ť

Alabama opens the season Sept. 3 against Utah State.

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