A longtime LSU announcer is retiring, according to a news release issued by the university.
Dan Borné has retired as the public address announcer for LSU football and men’s basketball.
He has served as the public address announcer in Tiger Stadium and Pete Maravich Assembly Center for 38 years, and is best known for his famous line “Chance of rain? Never!”
LSU won three national championships and six SEC titles during his run as PA announcer in Death Valley, according to a statement issued by the university.
“I would like to thank LSU and our fans for so many seasons of fond memories,” Borné said in an issued statement. “It’s been a great honor and I deeply appreciate it. I’m 79 years old and it’s time to retire and return the microphone. I’ll be spending more time with our family and we’ll always bleed purple and gold!”
Borné ’ has been behind the Tiger Stadium microphone for some of the great moments in program history and has been the Death Valley voice for two Heisman Trophy winners in Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels.
“Dan’s legacy and his booming voice in Tiger Stadium will never be forgotten,” LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward said in an issued statement. “Each Saturday night during the fall for 38 years, Dan’s voice was a big part of helping create the best atmosphere in college football. We are truly appreciative for Dan’s passion, his love of LSU football and helping create countless memories through the years for fans of all ages in Tiger Stadium.”
Borné will be honored for his service to LSU during a football game this fall. A search is now underway for the university’s next announcer.
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