Jack Armstrong

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This is the sports announcer. For the baseball pitcher use Jack Armstrong (baseball player)

For the old radio program use Jack Armstrong the All American Boy

For the Northern California radio host use Armstrong & Getty

Jack Armstrong (born January 3, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA), is the color commentator for the Toronto Raptors on Rogers Sportsnet. Armstrong was a former coach for Niagara University. In 1992-1993 he led the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 23-7 record and was named the New York State Division I Coach of the Year. Armstrong's knowledge of the game has earned him to be one of the most respected basketball analysts in Canada. In 2004, it was rumoured that Jack was going to be let go from doing television commentary due to his lack of good looks, but was retained after several pleas from Chuck Swirsky.

[edit] Catch Phrases

"HELLO!"

"Get that garbage outta here!"

"Let's not kid ourselves..."

"The Raptors have hit a home run here.. (whenever Toronto has made a trade)"

[edit] External link

• Bio from Sportsnet.ca