If you were to try to emulate what Irv Brown has accomplished, you would need two lifetimes.
After sportscasting for the last three-plus decades with his friend Joe Williams, Irv is hanging up the microphone.
Irv had an illustrious career in the sporting world. He started by playing football, baseball, and basketball at North High School here in Denver, while accumulating seven letters along the way. He then played basketball and baseball at the collegiate level.
Irv then worked as an official in six separate Final Fours, and his attitude helped him get there. Everything Irv did was above and beyond the call of duty.
However, his reach expanded farther than just the sporting world. Irv was known for visiting local schools to aid in youth development.
Today is unfortunately his last day as a full-time host of The Irv and Joe Show. Show him some love and share your memories for #IrvBrownDay on Twitter.
One of my best days in radio talking college hoops with Irv and Joe. Irv gave me flack for picking GW #IrvBrownDay pic.twitter.com/on3aNAktC8
— Dan Fellman (@dfellman) April 7, 2016
@TweetsDanny @celloromano @kberryourhead I remember Joe calling in to Irv as "Batman" 40yrs later I am still listening, Thanks Irv #TheBest
— Eddie Crowder (@EddieCrowder817) April 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/TFrei/status/717896387136913416
Today is, officially, Irv Brown Day here in CO – so sayeth @hickforco
Congratulations to the legend, Irv Brown!! pic.twitter.com/nV4oGSK2wz— Tom Green (@TGreenDenver) April 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/CJCain7/status/718070485980831744
#ThankYouIrv Our 1997 inductee sings off today after more than 40 years on the air @MileHighSports pic.twitter.com/KYIlUw6wmL
— Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (@COSportsHoF) April 7, 2016
Happy Irv Brown Day! What an amazing career! Even had his picture at the Palm in Denver pic.twitter.com/or2phQcq5i
— Dan Fellman (@dfellman) April 7, 2016