2018 -- Michael Carter sits down with famed Track Announcer Larry Lederman

USTA Social Media/Publicity Coordinator Michael Carter had a chance to sit down with storied announcer Larry Lederman to find out how he was recovering from cancer. This is the 1st of a two-part series.

[@tonygareth221]

My condolences to all those who knew him.. True legend😍🙏🏼sincerely, Brenda🌈🐎..

[@mikecunningham6879]

My good friend,,worked with Larry at Garden State Park Atlantic City Race Track,,,,,THE BEST ANNOUNCER in the game

[@scottehrlich166]

Rest in Peace my friend. I know you're back with your wife & daughter. May God bless all of your souls.

[@johnyvico]

Larry is a great guy I was sneaking around Garden State Park 1 night in around 96 and ended up where I didn’t belong Ended up at Larry booth were he calls the races He invited me In I spent the rest of the night in the booth wile he called races What a nice man

[@davemattia]

Always liked Larry -- especially when he questioned the meaning of my horse's name during a race which he went on to win. He's a unique guy.

[@dustynathan6442]

Miss you, Larry. R.I.P., bro!

[@tjm313]

Miss you Larry! You gave me many laughs over the years!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Oh please I went to Yonkers and Roosevelt with my dad in the 1970s. Never had a problem.

[@sjmeola]

Larry is a great person & race caller. I loved his comedy. I remember writing him a fan letter when I was a young teen. Larry called me up to thank me and called my name in a race that night. It meant so much to me. Prayers for you all around Larry.Sam M

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

I met Larry in the press box at Garden State in 1987. He called Vegas oddsmakers for sports betting "professional good guessers." He was always available to call races anywhere on the east coast it seemed.

[@michaelgoldberg3505]

What a mench! Loved his calls of our Dr. Paul back in the day.

[@alpappalardi7044]

Great announcer and even a greater man. He has more courage than anyone I know. Rip for his wife and daughter God bless them all

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Incredible that he's still around, though that's sad.