Gerry Sandusky will soon be headed to the Ravens Hall of Fame. <\/p>\n
The voice of Ravens \u2014 not to be confused with the disgraced former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, a convicted pedophile currently serving a 30-to-60-year sentence in a Pennsylvania state prison \u2014 announced he is retiring from the booth.<\/p>\n
His signature call, \u201cthe hay is in the barn,\u201d was one that provided Ravens fans joy for two decades.<\/p>\n
WBAL play-by-play announcer Gerry Sandusky before the Baltimore Ravens vs. the New England Patriots game. Sports Illustrated via Getty Images<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the \u2018Voice of the Ravens,\u2019 Gerry Sandusky brought a distinct flavor and aptitude that captured every emotion of Baltimore football,\u201d the Ravens team said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cA multi-time award-winner for his excellence in both TV and radio journalism, he created a legacy that will forever live in Baltimore sports lore. Thank you, Gerry, for your tireless work and commitment to Ravens fans-and for delivering colorful descriptions of countless moments that became enduring memories.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sandusky, 64, began his illustrious career with the Ravens in 2006, having served as a play-by-play announcer on the radio and also a television anchor for WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore. <\/p>\n
Gerry Sandusky (L), has been a Baltimore Ravens broadcaster, since 2006. X\/@GerrySandusky<\/p>\n