Greek journalism and basketball have been plunged into mourning after the news of the death of the legendary speaker, Vasilis Georgiouat the age of 86.
THE AEK Betsson BC expressed her sincere condolences, shocking with what she mentioned in her announcement about the man who connected his voice with his conquest Cup Winners’ Cup from “The Queen” in 1968, against Slavia.
The announcement of AEK Betsson BC:
“The family of the “Queen” is mourning.
Vassilis Georgiou has “gone” at the age of 86.
The “Queen” has temporarily lost her voice! And we are writing now, because the voice of Vassilis Georgiou will vibrate and shock us for a lifetime, through his descriptions to remind us of History! Our History… Immortal!
The legendary Vassilis Georgiou took the long way to Heaven today, to meet the “Global” Leader of the “Queen”, George American, but also all the other greats, Nikos Milas, Demosthenes Paschalidis, Antonis Christea, Petros Petrakis, and others, with whom he accompanied in the great events, which celebrated his great love, A.E.K., but also to meet his adored wife Katerina.
The “Vembo” of the Greek radio, “sang a thousand” with the special timbre of his voice, the epic success of 1968, of which he was the announcer in the “Kallimarmario” Final, and launched its fame to all the lengths and breadths of the world. And he did it. Through his dreamy participation in the film “1968”, in which he was an amazing protagonist.
Vassilis Georgiou left suddenly today in Patras, and while in the previous period he had overcome many difficulties with his health, he will never leave our hearts and our memory.
The family of the “Queen” and Mr. Makis Angelopoulos, shocked by the event, express with pain their heartfelt condolences to his son, Sotiris.
The “Queen” watches silently, but does not forget. The path and the heavy imprint of the deceased will inspire athletes and everyone for centuries.
Rest in peace, Vasilis Georgiou.
IMMORTAL!”
Source: Sport Fm
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