Kevin Harlan guesses his greatest calls based on sound | NAME THAT CALL | NFL on CBS

[@wesleymills4432]

Kevin “I’m calling both games!” Harlan

[@matrixphijr]

If it wasn’t for Rich Gannon prompting him with, “I’m getting confused, which game are you calling?” we might never have gotten that gem.

[@bobbyvivian1093]

truly one of the calls of all time

[@SuperVF1S1S]

Urinating Tree

[@Michael_Knight823]

"I'm probably breaking every FCC rule in the book!"

[@andrewpadaetz5549]

@@SuperVF1S1SSportsball fodder..

[@zeppelin01024]

Kevin Harlan narrates every game like it’s a chariot race and he’s the best for it

[@ktvindicare]

Now I want to hear Kevin Harlan call a chariot race.

[@datsko6339]

No. He narrates every PLAY like it's the play to win the SuperBowl. He kinda overdoes it IMO.

[@wheattt1]

@@datsko6339I see you’d be a huge Joe Buck fan

[@datsko6339]

@@wheattt1 Joe Buck is fine as a baseball anouncer and has gotten much better at calling football games

[@dezzyschannel3078]

I'm calling both games is the iconic call of my lifetime, and I say this as a NFC North fan

[@sponkyczar9610]

how exactly can someone be a fan of an entire division

[@may14ification]

His play by play of the streaker is also a gem.

[@the6thpackbrewbuck]

Was thinking that too

[@lagodifuoco313]

"The guy is drunk, but there he goes!"

[@lagodifuoco313]

Don't forget about the cat on the field.

[@nerdbags]

​@@lagodifuoco313 don't forget about the 8 inch turd on the field too

[@JWWD1985]

“Pull up your pants and be a man!”

[@OhYeeeeaaahhhh]

He’s on the Mount Rushmore of play-by-play callers. And so humble.

[@LoganNagol]

IS THIS THE DAGGER

[@TransNFLGirl]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[@evanrox1]

GAME! SERIES! TORONTO HAS WON!

[@kamsimba3152]

@ObamaFromKenyait’s off to Leonard, defended by Simmons…

[@cloud_of_mase]

⁠15 FOURTH QUARTER POINTS BY KAWHI LEONARD

[@nateplace415]

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH

[@marcus813]

Who else could call 2 games in one telecast like Harlan can? He has always been one of my favorite play-by-play announcers. I love him on NBA coverage.

[@STP43FAN1]

Then he did it again in 2024

[@STP43FAN1]

And it was caught by………..the Titans.

[@erinmcdanesanmiguel730]

his voice is just a model of how sports commentary should be done. one of the goats

[@maxlu9373]

He has equally iconic calls in both the NFL and NBA. He really is the GOAT commentator

[@lakerskid2013]

Gus Johnson is the only other one up there in terms of multiple sports. I know there’s not so much NBA coverage with him but he’s covered college basketball and football alongside the NFL. The only other multi sport announcer I can think of outside of Al Michaels is Mike Tirico who I thought was pretty solid when he was on ESPN commentating on NBA and NFL games before he switched to NBC for just NFL only.

[@hufthenerd7135]

@@lakerskid2013 I really enjoy the Brewers announcer Brian Anderson

[@lakerskid2013]

@@hufthenerd7135 He’s pretty good also both in NBA and MLB.

[@swaymcthunder1219]

@@lakerskid2013 I always loved Mike Tirico.

[@PatMahomesBurner15]

The best announcer in NFL history.

[@collinb9476]

And one of the best in the NBA too!

[@The-Darkness_inside-r5x]

Simply but respectfully just wrong

[@Typzical]

@@The-Darkness_inside-r5x Who is actually better and not just a nostalgia pick?

[@The-Darkness_inside-r5x]

@@Typzical Troy aikman and joe buck

[@bigstar66]

@@The-Darkness_inside-r5x awful pick

[@LostLakeTribune]

"With no regard for human life"

[@STP43FAN1]

And the cat is elusive, kind of like Barkley and Elliott

[@JKSSubstandard]

Kevin brings an excitement to the booth that's very rare these days. As the networks get rid of the Gus Johnsons of the world, Harlan has found this perfect middle ground between stoic professional and fan of the game

[@swaymcthunder1219]

Truth. I think one of the hardest things for an announcer to do is know when to be quiet, especially in basketball with indoor arenas that carry sound better. Let the fans get a feel for the energy of the environment. Harlan has always been great with that as well. Simply the GOAT.

[@DarkFalz719]

Gus Johnson would have been way more tolerable if his entire gimmick wasn't "guy who spazs out at every single play"

[@BleachLover-22]

I wish Kevin was the lead play by play commentator for CBS

[@thewcvb5fan319]

He prefers radio over television.

[@STP43FAN1]

“And the cat is elusive.”

[@LoganNagol]

LEBRON JAMES WITH NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE

[@captaincortez4917]

J.R. SMITH! WE JUST SAW A MAN FLY!

[@gregcub3d]

buckle up for KOBE BRYANT! KOBE BRYANT JUST SUCKED THE CAVITY OUT OF THE TARGET CENTER!

[@johng6433]

Kevin was the Chiefs play by play guy before Mitch Holtus. Its special to me every time he's in Kansas City calling a game. Dude is iconic

[@WC3POchannel10A]

As awesome as Mitch is, I still miss Kevin. When Kevin does Chiefs games, I still want him to say as he did then and Mitch does, "Touchdown Kansas City!"

[@LukeTRandall]

“Oh, What a run by the Nigerian nightmare!”

[@loridoyle7984]

He was so awesome calling the Chiefs and the Miami game. Everyone was saying is he calling both games

[@fancyhandlegoeshere]

The GOAT of play by play guys. Hands down.

[@maxherzog3287]

This guy is my favorite announcer in sport. Electric on the call

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

7:38 This is such an underrated aspect about broadcasting sports: letting the big moments shine. It's so much more powerful when they let the emotion of the moment take center-stage. It annoys me to no end when a broadcaster feels the need to talk over it because it adds mothing to the moment and actively detracts from it (I'm looking square at Tony Romo yapping over the elated Buffalo crowd when Nyheim Hines returned the kickoff for a TD after the Damar Hamlin game). It's the secret weapon of great orators; not orating at all

[@ADWPFF]

Kevin Harlan and Doc Emrick to me are the two best commentators in history. You can feel the energy and excitement when they call games

[@bls16]

Doc is a great shout. He's my goat of hockey.

[@wjmoore17]

One of the most important things a play-by-play guy can know is when to let the pictures do the talking, let the crowd noise take over, and just appreciate the moment. Harlan is an artist.

[@georgiosioannispappas]

What will Kevin Harlan say when he gets to retire? 'I'M CALLING NO GAMES!'.

[@buckeyeschmave]

Now this has to happen.

[@ADL21]

Kevin Harlan is one of my favorites. Class act and a phenomenal talent, no matter the sport.

[@richardcasavant9588]

The black cat in the end zone is an all time classic... " The cat is in the stand , people are running for their lives .." hahahahahaha

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

I have loved Kevin since he was The Kansas City Chiefs radio broadcaster before Mitch Holthus. One of the all time greats.

[@jasonpdsi]

As good as Harlan is on tv, his radio work is unbelievable. He will, from the time a team breaks a huddle to the time the ball is snapped, tell you whih hash the ball is placed on, the offensive formation, the number of defensive lineman, he paints an exquisite picture with words in a rapid fire delivery that John Moschitta himself would be envious of

[@rjpsuh06]

I wish that someday Kevin Harlan can call a game (preseason or regular season) with Tony Romo

[@swaymcthunder1219]

I have always felt like these two would be a perfect combo.

[@jppelc8594]

Kevin Harlan is the GOAT. Love hearing his smooth deep voice on sunday afternoon

[@miketilson3170]

Harlan is the best! "I'm calling both games"!

[@JakobDemyan]

IM CALLING BOTH GAMES

[@jmal]

"You know, the culture... is actually damn good."

[@javianjohnson8746]

Kevin Harlan is a LEGEND!

[@matthubbs209]

This guy and Eric Collins are the goats and nobody is remotely close.

[@elishamiller8668]

Kevin is the best announcer of all time imo. It's the excitement he shows but the ability to let the moment speak for itself as well that makes him the greatest

[@HS-ob3fz]

Kevin is a national treasure

[@Vuvuzellis]

Shoutouts to his Timberwolves radio days, takes a true talent to make those 90s teams fun to listen to

[@huntertracy3002]

This man is the GOAT he does NBA NFL and I believe Some March Madness games

[@mjwatts1983]

I’M CALLING BOTH GAMES!

[@INMATEofARKHAM]

Before he started doing it for network TV, he was the radio guy here in Kansas City... I miss the hell out of him. It's been 3 decades. Anyhow, it is still special when he calls the Chiefs on network TV.

[@swaymcthunder1219]

Radio guy for the Twolves as well, before he got his TNT job. Legend

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

"Is this the dagger?" Kawhi Game 7 Raps v Sixers

[@kennytoce5946]

Kevin is the best

[@SodiumWage]

Kevin makes me excited for football; he's absolutely my favorite play caller. I wish he called EVERY game!

[@ataylor2112]

Great announcer…really enjoy his play calling

[@scottlerman1805]

Amazing that CBS has Harlan, Nantz, Eagle, and Catalan calling NFL games.

[@mgb4692]

Add Spero Dedes............................ As in "We don't get Nantz, Harlan, Eagle, Catalon, or even Tom McCarthy but we get SPERO $#@!&%^ DEDES!"

[@smatt1976]

When Kevin Garnett was a rookie, he was there Timberwolves play by play guy. I believe he was the one to label him as the big ticket. That was when I became a fan of Harlan. Such a great professional.

[@mattg8516]

The best sports announcer in my lifetime

[@chriswolff7568]

Boy as a Dolphins fan that 07 season was rough and yes, I cried when we won. Because were about to be the first franchise to go undefeated and defeated in NFL history

[@jimbozak007]

Love this guy's passion for the game. I always enjoy it when he's calling it.

[@ACTUALBALTIMORERAVENSSUPERFAN]

Kevin Harlan is one of the best if not THE BEST. He is so humble too.

[@bernier42]

Should have given him “hurdles, kicks a man” as a freebie

[@TheManWithThePlan360]

This is a stellar video, I hope we get to see more. Harlan's just so great.

[@AgentActive]

Kevin Harland has a legendary radio call of the Chiefs Buccaneers Super Bowl where a streaker got tackled

[@MateMagyar88]

“PULL UP YOUR PANTS, TAKE OFF YOUR BRA AND BE A MAN!” 😂

[@STP43FAN1]

Streaker Niners Rams Two streakers clobbered Jets Colts The cat Cowboys Giants I’m calling both games Chargers Chiefs Streaker Bucs Chiefs Superbowl Two games Vikings Niners

[@redmustangredmustang]

To think he was the play by play radio guy for the Chiefs in the 80's and early 90's before he went on TV.

[@swaymcthunder1219]

was the play by play guy for the twolves as well when they first became a franchise, until TNT hired him.

[@joeym5243]

Its a crime I have to listen to Joe "no emotion" Buck on prime-time games instead of this legend

[@joe2lank]

Mute the TV and stream the Westwood One feed for MNF

[@jgmusic_]

OHHHHH HE BROKE HIS ANKLES! HE IS HOUDINI!

[@ordinarypeople20]

"I'm calling BOTH games!" Kevin Harlan is STILL underrated. I've loved him since "The cat runs into the end zone -- that's a touchdown!"

[@RJBuckit24]

I got love for Marv Albert, Mike Breen, Gus Johnson, Eric Collins especially as a hornets fan, but Kevin Harlan will always be my 🐐. So many legendary calls/career enriching nicknames for all time greats

[@williamwhite2113]

Kevin Harlan on TV is really good. Kevin Harlan on radio is a legend.

[@paulhignett1624]

Best voice on TV

[@MatLocke77]

Harlan is a gem of a human. I often prefer his play by play over anyone else.

[@lagodifuoco313]

By far the best sportscaster behind the microphone 🎤 Kevin Harlan makes plays more exciting than they already are. No matter what is going on. Be it a sports play, a cat on the field, or a streaker.

[@MadRockDrummer18]

Kevin Harlan & Al Michaels are probably the best NFL announcers in history. Every time you heard them, you know you’re in for a treat. Especially Kevin

[@krewsaders]

always happy to see more kevin harlan content. he's the goat

[@mitchwalden5990]

How can you not smile every time this man talks

[@mhstrawn5217]

Harlan is the best PBP announcer. HIm calling the cat running on the field is gold.

[@ryanlester5206]

An absolute legend!!!!!

[@TheForeverRanger]

His call during Super Bowl 54 when Damien Williams scored the game sealing TD was great. As much as he tries to remain unbiased, there was a little bit of that Chiefs fandom rushing back in that game. He was the play-by-play guy here in KC before Mitch and between his radio here in KC and CBS three of his broadcast partners (Lenny, Rich, and Trent) are former Chiefs QBs.

[@wjmoore17]

"I'm calling both games" is one of my all-time favorite calls.

[@onboard4793]

GOAT of Sports Commentary Both NBA AND FOOTBALL , Whats a Voice

[@RuZe_Tynuch02]

He used to be the play by play announcer for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

[@dantheman8152]

Kevin is a living legend

[@thedrizzle619]

Harlan is an icon for both football and basketball

[@danielcrossman5926]

Seems like just a great guy and he's a fantastic announcer

[@fiercingdragon]

Kevin Harlan is one of the best in the business. Never forget his iconic "I'm calling both games!" moment.

[@vinaass]

Thank you Sir! You are the best in the industry!

[@gibberingmouther710]

Future Broadcast Hall of Famer Kevin Harlan is the best national level broadcaster in the biz today. I especially enjoy listening to him on the radio.

[@frenchfrey65]

A part of me was hoping for pull up your pants and be a man or the cat running into the CDW endzone for a TD XD Harlan is a treasure! Love how he calls all preseason games for the Packers.

[@themok4125]

GOAT

[@JeffreyHallock-p2f]

Love this guy! Climb the ladder brother!

[@manavpatel3592]

The Peter Drury of American Football and NBA

[@nicksharma4200]

100%😊

[@joemolnar3]

Keep in mind this man is also doing NBA and college basketball! What a crazy memory to think specifically about just the football games when trying to recollect which games these were

[@DarkFalz719]

We sports fans are truly spoiled by the riches we have now when it comes to play by play/color guys and Kevin Harlan is at the top of that list. Dude brings such enthusiasm and unlike some people *cough* Collinsworth *cough* can express their appreciation for talent without relentlessly sucking them off for 3 hours every Sunday. There is literally no such thing as a bad Kevin Harlan call. It just doesn't exist.

[@thewcvb5fan319]

3:33, the video says the Broncos raiders fight was on November 15, 2020. WRONG! I saw that game live and it was the Sunday after thanksgiving 2017!

[@SamG2808]

That said 2020, I was confused too cause raiders already had moved to LV in 2020

[@phookaziz3]

While not the halcyon days of Mahomes and co. The Schottenheimer era of KC Chiefs would not have been the same without Kevin Harlan on 101.1 The Fox. We’d turn the sound off on the tv and turn the radio up, even listen to him on earbuds in the stadium. “Oh baby what a play!” Will forever be the sound of highlights, break out plays, and miraculous events on the gridiron. It took Mitch Holtiss a while to find his stride with such a tough act to follow. I’m sure CBS sports is a bigger, better paying job, but if he ever wants to come back to KC I’m sure the city would have him in a heart beat.

[@armadillolover99]

My favorite call of his was the black cat in the Giants-Cowboys game in 2019 “and the cat runs into the endzone, *THAT IS A TOUCHDOWN!*

[@mwaurathuku4241]

I was watching that ravens vs bengals game 2019 but during halftime I went and got food, and came back saw that I missed that play and that call 😭😭😭

[@JMcDonald2001]

This man is a national treasure

[@thewcvb5fan319]

4:46: “If New England won, I think they got a bye and they may have been the No 1 seed.” Fact check: The Patriots would have gotten a bye, but they would have been the 2 seed. The Ravens clinched the 1 seed for that season.

[@AceOfSpades7991]

Put this guy on the 1:25pm slate and give us a shoot out it’ll be the most electric game you watch that game, something about those factors just make it magic

[@greghooper7788]

You ever watched little kids, like 5 and 6 year olds, play youth soccer where the whole group just bunches up around the ball and no one really kicks it and nothing much happens? Yeah, Kevin Harlan would make that exciting and fun to watch.

[@greekfire995]

One of the most iconic commentator voices in history.

[@tevinlandry7265]

The greatest play by play guy of all time, hands down

[@alexamerling79]

GOAT of play by play announcers.

[@yoavbeneliyahu6686]

My favourite harlan call was, in 2010. When rondo posterized chris bosh. "Up high, down hard!"

[@Recovery305]

I'm so happy anytime he calls a Dolphins game

[@apexpredator7536]

One of the GOAT's of color commentating. Kevin's a legend

[@thelasttruepatriot]

Kevin Harlan is my favorite announcer of all time

[@Zack_410]

Know damn well he enjoys calling my Ravens the most. Boy loves Lamar.

[@Tenormic3]

Please do more of these!

[@yankeeluver100]

Kevin Harlan has to be a closeted Dolphins fan.

[@faceurhell]

Wish Harlan was always CBS’s top play by play analyst. Harlan is the best.