Al Wester
{{Short description|American sportscaster (1923–2018)}}
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Allan Bennett Wester Sr. (September 15, 1923 – February 7, 2018)[http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=allan-bennett-wester&pid=188158453&fhid=5630 Allan Bennett Wester Sr. (obituary) – The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).] Retrieved January 13, 2019 was an American sportscaster nationally known for his work with the Mutual Broadcasting System, most notably on Notre Dame Fighting Irish football broadcasts. He was also the original play-by-play voice of the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints
His most famous call was of Tom Dempsey's then-National Football League (NFL) record 63-yard field goal on the last play of a 19–17 victory over the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium on November 8, 1970.[http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64526706/tom-dempsey-matt-prater-record-setting-field-goal Culpepper, Chuck. "Still the One," Sports on Earth, Tuesday, December 10, 2013.] Retrieved January 13, 2019
{{quote|Here’s the snap. The ball is down. And...it is good! It’s good! It’s good! The Saints win! The Saints win! 19-17![https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_e3788c8a-0ebc-11e8-9dd2-b78321794627.html Lewis, Ted. "Saints first radio broadcaster, Al Wester, dies at 93; also known for his work in other sports," The New Orleans Advocate, Saturday, February 10, 2018.] Retrieved January 13, 2019
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