We say farewell to The Schonz tonight :(

[chris_in_pdx]

His impact and legacy to the franchise and the city cannot be understated. 50 plus years of a constant civic presence of professionalism and class. If there is not a street, bridge, or other major municipal structure named after Bill, we riot.

This city and this state won't be the same without you, Mr. Schonley. You have touched millions of lives in ways that can't be measured or described. Love and Godspeed to you, enjoy your retirement and your remaining years in comfort with your loved ones, and never forget that Portland, Oregon owes you a debt that can never be repayed.

 

[wizenheimer]

all good things...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm waiting for the thread from @Rastapopoulos where he says we should trade Schonz for draft picks.

 

[BlazerBeav]

He's so important, I'm going to suffer through at least the first half of the game to get to his halftime ceremony.

 

[handiman]

I love everything about the post except for "we riot." That's way too Portland. Schonz deserves better than that sentiment.

 

[wizenheimer]

I'm waiting for the thread from @Rastapopoulos where he says we should trade Schonz for draft picks.

right...and with Schonz gone, Blazers can bring back Jordan Kent and build up his value

 

[Chris Craig]

His impact and legacy to the franchise and the city cannot be understated. 50 plus years of a constant civic presence of professionalism and class. If there is not a street, bridge, or other major municipal structure named after Bill, we riot.

This city and this state won't be the same without you, Mr. Schonley. You have touched millions of lives in ways that can't be measured or described. Love and Godspeed to you, enjoy your retirement and your remaining years in comfort with your loved ones, and never forget that Portland, Oregon owes you a debt that can never be repayed.

They should rename Drexler Drive after Schonely.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

They should rename Drexler Drive after Schonely.

Schonz name should be imprinted on the free-throw lines.

 

[e_blazer]

There will be other great announcers for the Blazers, but there will never be another Schonz. He’s the connection to the origin of the team, he called the lone championship run, and he’s just a class act.

 

[Strenuus]

They should rename Drexler Drive after Schonely.

100%

 

[Strenuus]

Schonz name should be imprinted on the free-throw lines.

Co-sign

 

[twobullz]

Who were the players out on the court during the ceremony?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Being able to watch this on league pass made it a worthwhile buy this season.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Rip City! So is every 4/10 Rip City day or just today? I already added it to my calendar, regardless

 

[THE HCP]

I remember listening to him all the time as a kid. Used to record games off the radio on to cassette so I could listen in the summer. When I first started working for the team, I’d see him and get so nervous around him. Finally got up the nerve to introduce myself and he’s a cool as you would think he is. Gonna miss having him around.

 

[THE HCP]

 

[wizenheimer]

I remember listening to him all the time as a kid. Used to record games off the radio on to cassette so I could listen in the summer. When I first started working for the team, I’d see him and get so nervous around him. Finally got up the nerve to introduce myself and he’s a cool as you would think he is. Gonna miss having him around.

you're lucky you got to know him

was Steve Jones around before your time?

 

[THE HCP]

you're lucky you got to know him

was Steve Jones around before your time?

Snapper was still calling a few games a year my first 2 seasons traveling with the team. Great dude! Didn’t give a fuck about anything to anybody! Did his own thing. He lived in my old neighborhood, so whenever I’d run over to see my parents, I’d bump into him also. Miss him!

 

[Duckhook]

I've been away from Portland for years, but in what capacity was Schonely working for the Blazers still?

 

[ABM]

Love ya, Schonz. Despite @SlyPokerDog's attempt at photobombing this shot.

 

[ABM]

While on the subject, thought I'd share another pic of a who's who motley crew....

 

[SlyPokerDog]

While on the subject, thought I'd share another pic of a who's who motley crew....

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We have a stickied thread for pics like that.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-ripcitytwo-blazer-photo-album-fun-friends-events.327857

 

[ABM]

We have a stickied thread for pics like that.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/the-ripcitytwo-blazer-photo-album-fun-friends-events.327857

I've already seen it. So what? That pic was from the Shonz Appreciation Night. CIRCA: 2005

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I've already seen it. So what? That pic was from the Shonz Appreciation Night CIRCA: 2005

It's a thread to post pictures of forum get-togethers.

 

[ABM]

It's a thread to post pictures of forum get-togethers.

You'd see many of my pictures in there, Hoss.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You'd see many of my pictures in there, Hoss.

Sorry. Nevermind. Don't post the same pictures in there that you did here.

 

[ABM]

Sorry. Nevermind. Don't post the same pictures in there that you did here.

Got it. Thanks.