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Why one New Orleans game still means so much to Mike Tirico
Broadcaster Mike Tirico became emotional on ESPN reflecting on the Saints' 2006 Superdome return, calling it a defining moment of sports' power to heal a community.
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Broadcaster Mike Tirico became emotional on ESPN reflecting on the Saints' 2006 Superdome return, calling it a defining moment of sports' power to heal a community.
New Orleans had a special night on Monday, as the Saints hosted the Atlanta Falcons for the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming game that reopened the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. ESPN and the Saints did a great job of celebrating the special night, with tributes throughout the broadcast…
ESPN also celebrated Mike Tirico on Monday. He left the company 10 years ago.
People in Mike Tirico's business don't usually say "‘Hey, let’s not say anything." But that's exactly what the broadcaster did 20 years ago. Let him explain.