Oakland Coliseum PA Announcer Roy Steele

[@kevinkelly9996]

RIP Mr. Steele. Congratulations on your posthumous induction into the Oakland A's Hall of Fame. Even though I'm a die hard SF fan, I grew up in the East Bay and remember you as the PA announcer. Truly this man was the voice of God.

[@rickhilder9947]

Just heard of Roy Steele's passing, he was a legend!

[@rforrester553]

Rick Hilder he was a good grandpa to us

[@rickhilder9947]

@@rforrester553 , I did a lot of Public Address Announcing in my broadcasting career, in high school and college Sports and your Grandfather was a big inspiration and influence of my how I projected my voice. He was simply the best!

[@rforrester553]

Rick Hilder Thank you so much for letting me know that. It helps the family smile hearing these things. I’m so appreciative thank you.

[@Angelfams]

Brodie this showed up on my feed today. Wow what a great story and a legend.

[@SapoVerdeSalsa]

When I close my eyes and think of Oakland A's baseball, I hear Roy Steele. "Please Drive home.... Ssssaafely"

[@bradtarnutzer6294]

My heart sank. A voice from my youth to my manhood. May he rest peacefully.

[@Adamweber518]

I first came across this story in about 2008 or 2009, a few years after my dad and I traveled to the Coliseum for the first time. I used to love to replay it from time to time as I found comfort in hearing Roy’s voice. It definitely hit me different when I played it again today 😢.

[@Rocketman9mm]

One of my best memories of the Coliseum remains to this day the time I won a raffle at a game and Roy announced my name over the P.A. System. His voice was so strong but soothing and it was the closest i'd get to that childhood fantasy of been a pro ball player announced to the crowds lol.

[@johanngerlach9463]

RIP Voice of God. Roy, thank you for all your years of giving for A's fans!

[@rforrester553]

Johann Gerlach thank you for honoring my grandpa

[@ericnavarro7048]

Bill King, Lon Simmons and now Roy Steele....all voices and part of my youth that I can still hear them broadcast or announce. Truly, the part of East Bay sports that will forever be missed and possibly, never replaced or replicated

[@rforrester553]

eric navarro grandpa will forever be the voice

[@jonspikes4935]

This man's voice will give you chills

[@mitchellweiner4990]

He and Bill King were my sports idols!

[@SKYWALKERDFS]

Love this man. The stadium was never the same without him

[@deebojones7587]

RIP Roy. A’s games won’t be the same without you.

[@wonglee2424]

I got to dine with Roy many times before Oakland A's home games in the press room especially during the Canseco-Rickey-McGwire years. What a gentleman and he would often talk about cooking and his family.

[@rforrester553]

wonglee2424 please tell me who this is. I would love to tell my grandpa you posted something about him

[@wonglee2424]

@@rforrester553 Hi R, Lee Leonard Sports Radio Service tell him that we sat together at the table often with Louie who ran the A's media lounge in the 80s and early 90s there were two other A's employees who sat there too I see there faces but can't remember their names. One of the guys took over for Louie but in recent years a woman is now the cashier in the media room. Also let Roy know I see Dick Callahan often in the pressbox after A's games and during his run for a cup of coffee between innings. Your grandpa, A's media group and the organization couldn't have been nicer. Say hello to Roy for us.

[@rforrester553]

wonglee2424 he passed away today in peace. Thank you for being his friend and fan

[@wonglee2424]

@@rforrester553 I'm heartbroken but what great fun memories I had working with Chester and your grandfather at A's games. RIP Roy

[@rforrester553]

wonglee2424 was Chester died a few days ago. It’s a sad day

[@jasminearmstrong2855]

Puts tears in my eyes. The way he'd say, the batter...Mark Mcgwire!

[@baseballjen]

I am so saddened by the news of his passing! He truly was the Voice of God & when baseball does return some things at the Coliseum will never be thr same. This is sad but wonderful to see! Thank you for making this and honoring Roy, Brodie! He will be so greatly missed! 💔😢 His voice is synonyms with A's baseball. My thoughts are with his family and devoted A's fans everywhere. His voice has been part of the Coliseum experience and my life for 36 years. Its so hard to accept he is gone! 😢

[@rforrester553]

Jennifer Halligan thank you for your kind words for my grandpa

[@BAYAREA-kd1ig]

RIP Roy Steele. Even as a kid you were fun to impersonate.

[@rforrester553]

AVC IV thank you for honoring my grandpa

[@BAYAREA-kd1ig]

@@rforrester553 My condolences. He was truly a legend.

[@mikelangford9188]

When Roy Steele left the A's due to health concerns, it was a huge blow to the team.

[@disneydanny2]

yet Dick Callahan sounds almost EXACTLY like Roy.

[@rforrester553]

My grandpa, Roy Steele, lived for the As

[@matvei15]

@@rforrester553 Is he still alive? I have so many fond memories of baseball games with his voice!

[@rforrester553]

My grandpa passed today. We will always remember the voice of God

[@rforrester553]

matvei15 keep our family in your prayers. He peacefully passed today

[@ltahoe7195]

The best PA announcer EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roy Steele, the best their ever was.

[@dinologan5264]

The all time great roy steele.miss u

[@bayarea_hemi]

rest in power roy! voice of god will be missed🙏

[@camanimations9500]

RIP, you were the voice in many Athletics hearts!

[@Mikey2Gunzz]

Roy Steele, Bob Sheppard, and Sherm Feller are my Mt. Rushmore of PA announcers. He was the last of them. Much respect and RIP to all.

[@SlyPhoenix720]

RIP Roy. Thanks for the memories!

[@rforrester553]

SlyPhoenix720 thank you for honoring my grandpa

[@747heavyboeing3]

Roy and Dodgers PA announcer in the 80s were best ever.

[@ltahoe7195]

I agree, I was going to say the old Dodger PA announcer at Dodger stadium was also top level.

[@frankandrews9522]

As a San Francisco Giants fan, I went to as many Oakland A's games just to listen to Roy Steele's voice. He was as good with the Warriors, too.

[@rforrester553]

Frank Andrews that’s my grandpa. Thank you for honoring him

[@frankandrews9522]

@@rforrester553 Oh, my gosh, I am humbled by your words. He is a great man to many Northern California sports fans during the golden era Roy lent his voice to the Coliseum and Arena.

[@rforrester553]

Frank Andrews he passed away today in peace. Thank you for being his fan

[@frankandrews9522]

@@rforrester553 Oh, my gosh. Thank you. I'm saddened by this. God bless you and your family.

[@TheInkPitOx]

My dad pointed out his voice to me once when I was a kid. I thought nothing.

[@eatmynuggiez8911]

RIP Roy Steele, hearing his voice in the wildcard was such an amazing satisfying sound to hear

[@patriciawalters6778]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, now entering the Pearly Gates, YOUR Oakland Athletics announcer...RAY STEELE!"

[@jeromecarlson9144]

My uncle was the PA for the Raiders for 20+ years. Gary Williams, incredible voice

[@dctrevett]

Roy was the greatest! I remember in the 80s there was a player called John Moses - when Roy called that name, that was when he really sounded like the voice of god!

[@josephmartinez4356]

❤❤memories,.thanks for all wonderful memories. Sell the team

[@jmarx_live]

Roy Steele: NOW BATTING....CENTER FIELDER DWAYNE MURPHY

[@bookerc1]

RIP, Roy ❤️

[@rforrester553]

Chris Booker my grandpa. We love you

[@billlozier5551]

April 20, 2023 the A's announced a commitment to LasVegas. Thanks for the memories Roy.

[@lsmftymf]

"Now batting..."

[@ls757677]

He was the announcer for both the A’s and the Raiders.

[@timschmidt3784]

Roy Steele, the Voice of God, at peace with God in Heaven. The best baseball public address announcer ever!

[@ltahoe7195]

I agree. Mr. Steele was 2nd to none. Such a powerful baritone voice. HE WAS MADE TO A PA ANNOUNCER, and did it phenomenally for 5 decades RIP Mr. Steele you were the best !!!!!!

[@BrakRulesAll]

RIP Roy! Tha GOAT!!

[@rforrester553]

Kevin Collins thank you! I love your comment about my grandpa!!

[@antoniofortes9025]

He was the legend of the east bay. R.I.P.

[@rforrester553]

This is my grandpa. Pray for him tonight

[@brodiebrazil]

I am sorry to hear something like this. please keep us updated.

[@rforrester553]

Brodie Brazil my grandpa lived for the As. His house is full of all the memorabilia he obtained over all his years with them. The organization is still in touch with him. He is doing better today. Thank you for responding. The leaders and friends he made with the organization still call him and talk baseball stats etc. they just spoke about all that yesterday actually. Grandpa loved it

[@matvei15]

@@rforrester553 Such an ironic coincidence that I was thinking of him and searched for KZbin videos of his career and then read your very recent comment. I'll be praying for him!

[@rforrester553]

matvei15 yes he’s still very much alive!

[@rforrester553]

Brodie Brazil my grandpa passed today. Thank you for helping keep his legacy alive

[@josephanderson6410]

12:30 as the man of Steele , channeled on to the Joe DRT show ! Its neat to meet all these legendary voices ! Finding my way, also lead me to a realization of the many uses of my own voice. I always wondered how i might sound as an announcer ! 😂 Its funny because i typed "Ron Farely " who is an announcer , but Chris Farley popped up , then , Roy Steele ! Who's next ?? 😂 See you all, at the ballgame ! ❤ #rojoforever !

[@10K-y8q]

So heartbreaking the next time we go to the Coliseum, we wont hear him

[@disneydanny2]

Am I the only one picturing Roy Steele and Dick Callahan sitting in that big announcer booth in the sky arguing over who's going to call the game?

[@daviddevine9295]

Was the best voice in baseball

[@SurfNetSal75]

Looks a lot like Bill King...

[@ltahoe7195]

The batter.... Right fielder Jose CANNNN seco !!!

[@michaelleroy9281]

I new his name and I live in the Twin Cities area RIP

[@CalebMc70]

Let’s be honest we all mimic him before

[@MoondogMayne]

We used to have “The Voice of God”, then the great Dick Callahan and we ended up with a diversity hire.

[@oaklandnelson]

RIP. =(

[@Davidjon1946]

All this tradition moving to Las vegas such a shame

[@nunestunes]

Hayward High's very own.

[@BOOMBOOMROOM36]

RIP Roy Steele

[@rforrester553]

BOOMBOOMROOM36 thank you for honoring my grandpa

[@thomasavery5907]

The voice of God

[@derrickw3021]

" Now batting , number 9 Reggie Jackson "

[@gordoskinny1412]

Man the coliseum is not the same

[@kevinvanmeter2264]

The best...Bob Sheppard of the Yankees.

[@keisan8272]

Roy Steele was the best. 'The guy in New York', as referenced by a player in the video, great as well, was just a tad pretentious, in my opinion. Roy's style was free of that, and is the gold standard for PA in baseball. Really sad to see, and hear, what's become of the PA role in modern-day baseball, and all sports for that matter.

[@charlesmitchell5121]

Also the Oakland raiders

[@jmarx_live]

Yep. Also the PA Announcer for the USFL Oakland Invaders 1983 to 1985.

[@Randoman35]

Dick Callahan sounds more familiar to me.

[@p.s.9031]

I remember Dick more w/ the Warriors "too many stepppsss."

[@djp1363]

now Dick and Roy are together🥲

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

I wish I had a voice that deep, such as Roy Steele or Jon Facenda (NFL Films). I just have an average voice, nothing special lol.

[@p.s.9031]

Heard A's just hired a woman to be the new p.a.