Tom Cheek: Voice of the Toronto Blue Jays Dies at 66

Tom Cheek was an American sportscaster and the radio voice of the Toronto Blue Jays from their first game in 1977. Born on June 13, 1939, in Pensacola, Florida, he began his career in Florida and moved to Montreal before joining Toronto.

Cheek called 4,306 consecutive regular-season games from 1977 to 2004. He is best remembered for his call of Joe Carter's 1993 World Series-winning home run: "Touch 'em all, Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!"

He retired in 2004 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, which later returned. Cheek died in Oldsmar, Florida, on October 9, 2005, at age 66. He was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award posthumously in 2013.

Achievements: Ford C. Frick Award (2013).

Birth: June 13, 1939 - Pensacola, Florida.

Profession: Sportscaster.

Interesting Facts: He did not miss a game in 27 years.