Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Bert Sugar

Glen Jones & Gina (my neighbor) with the late, great Bert Sugar at  Silverball Pinball in Asbury Park. Bert walked in around midnight one night with a local boxing promoter. He has his trademark fedora & cigar, all that's missing is his glass of scotch & water, which Gina & Glen would've supplied had they expected him. A boxing expert, prolific writer, unforgettable New York City character, for me Bert was one of the greatest of raconteurs. You didn't need to know anything about boxing to enjoy Bert. He had an instantly recognizable voice. He was the complete package. I treasured his appearances on WFAN. Bert sounded most alert & loquacious when he was on the air at 1 or 2 am.

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