Former MLB Catcher & Current Toronto Blue Jays Broadcaster Joe Siddall In The Pressrow by Bleav

One day, a college quarterback at Central Michigan University who was born, raised and living in Windsor Ontario (just outside of Detroit) got a call from a scout from the Montreal Expos to try out for their team. The rest is history. You've heard him on the radio and you've seen him on TV. If you are at all like me you probably don't know much about Joe Siddall. This is his story and it is a mix of every emotion you have in your arsenal.After multiple years in the minor leagues Joe made it to the bigs, playing for the Montreal Expos under Felipe Alou. A defensive catcher he enjoyed stops with the Marlins, Tigers and Red Sox before hanging them up and becoming a bullpen guru for the Tigers.Joe and his wife, both from Windsor, living in the same neighborhood they grew up in lived what sounds like a typical life with 4 kids until tragically their youngest son Kevin lost a heroic battle to Cancer. Kevin was 14 at the time In the fog of grieving, Jerry Howarth reached out and the next thing he knew he was the radio play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays.Joe's a thoughtful broadcaster who has endured himself to Blue Jays fans of all ages. His mix of personal experience, dedication to honesty and integrity and his family have continued to guide him in his life.Admittedly, I knew very little about the man behind the voice that I've grown to like telling me stories while providing analysis. I know some now, but look forward to learning more in the future.

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