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David Steele (born August 13, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster. He is an announcer on the NBA's Orlando Magic basketball games on Bally Sports Sun and Bally Sports Florida.
David Steele | |
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| Born | August 13, 1953 Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Sportscaster, Play-by-Play Announcer, Area Announcer |
| Years active | 1973 – present |
Career
editOrlando Magic
editHe assumed the play-by-play duties for the Orlando Magic's TV broadcasts in 1998, teaming up initially with Jack Givens, then later with former NBA player, head coach and veteran NBA color commentator Matt Guokas. Steele replaced Chip Caray as the teams' play-by-play announcer after serving as the Magic radio play-by-play announcer for nine seasons. Steele also serves as a sports columnist for foxsportsflorida.com.
In voting for the 2010 NBA MVP award, Steele was one of three people to vote Dwight Howard 1st place on the ballot.
In 2014, Steele announced an NCAA national semifinal between the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies for the Gators' teamcast on TNT. He also announced a game on TNT between the Florida Gators basketball versus Georgia Bulldogs basketball.
In 1982, Steele was hired by the Gator Radio Network to provide play-by-play for University of Florida football and basketball games. He continued to handle those duties until 1989 when he was hired by the Orlando Magic.[1]
He graduated from the University of Georgia in June 1985. Three days later, Steele was on-the-air anchoring the 5pm sports broadcast as Sports Director at WJHG in Panama City, Florida. He left WJHG for Nashville, North Carolina where he was the Sports Director at WLOS until he was hired by the Gator Radio Network.[2]
Awards and recognitions
editSteele has been named "Sportscaster of the Year" in Florida and North Carolina. He is a past president of the Florida Sportscasters Association.
Personal life
editSteele and his wife, Sally, have three children. They live in Winter Park, Florida, a North Orlando suburb.[citation needed]