Ralph Strangis

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Ralph Strangis is a play-by-play commentator who has covered a variety of sports, but most notably has been the commentator, along with Daryl Reaugh, for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League since the team's move to Dallas in 1993. Strangis has worked as a commentator for ESPN, Fox Sports, and the Westwood One Radio Network. He also commentates for games broadcast on NHL Radio, which have included regular season, playoff, and World Cup games.

Ralph and Razor have achieved a cult-like following in the city of Dallas. In a recent poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News, his most famous line was voted the most memorable moment in Dallas history. "Hull scores! The Stars win the Stanley Cup, the Stars win the Stanley cup!"

Strangis is active in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He serves as a motivational speaker, discussing his successful bout with alcoholism. He also appeared in the play Don't Dress for Dinner at a theater in Coppell, Texas, where he currently resides.

In the 2006 film Glory Road, Strangis has a speaking role as a courtside broadcaster.