Mike Lange, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known for his imaginative goal calls, passed away at age 76. Lange, who served as the Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcer from 1974 to 2021, was celebrated for his unique one-liners and game anticipation skills. He received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2001 for his excellence in hockey broadcasting.
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