When I was eight years old, I started playing basketball in a new league at the Santa Monica YMCA. Pete founded that league and was responsible for everything within it, dealing with players, coaches, referees, parents and more. In just a few years, the league grew from four teams and 25 players to 30 teams and 250 players. Pete was at every game keeping statistics and cheering every player on, even after they left the league. Pete was a huge supporter and influence on my life in sports.
Pete has also been the radio announcer for USC Trojans football for the past 30 years. Every Saturday in the fall, I could turn on the radio and hear Pete’s distinctive voice calling the game and cheering on the Trojans. Pete showed me that anyone could turn a passion into a job for life. He inspired me to try things like Student TV in middle school and even this podcast.
Please join me in welcoming Pete Arbogast to Sports on the Spectrum.
