The Bears’ new public tackle announcer will sound acquainted to a couple Chicagoans.
Tim Sinclair, who has spent six seasons with the Chicago Fire and 10 with the University of Illinois, is taking up Soldier Field pronouncing tasks.
The 42-year-old will change Jim Riebandt, who retired on the finish of ultimate season after 37 years.
“I’ve been a fan since I was a kid and watched the Bears win the 1985 Super Bowl,” Sinclair, who was once born in Mahomet, mentioned in a observation. “Now I get to be a fan with a microphone. Taking that seat at Soldier Field is an honor and a privilege, and I can’t wait to get started.”
He’ll start his Bears occupation in entrance of a most commonly empty stadium on Sept. 20; the Bears aren’t permitting enthusiasts at Soldier Field to start out the season.
Sinclair spent the ultimate two years because the Indiana Pacers announcer and cohosts a tv display in Champaign. He spent the ultimate month in bubbles for each the NBA and WNBA.