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The "Voice of the Gamblers" has spoken!

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John T. Greer was in the broadcast booth for each and every game played by the Gamblers. A veteran of college and high school sports broadcasting, Greer teamed with former Oilers Head Coach Ed Biles to bring the Gamblers to life on Houston radio stations 104 KRBE FM and 1070 KRBE AM. The broadcasts were entertaining and expertly done thanks to the exciting play-by-play style of Greer, along with Biles in the passenger seat to provide insightful color commentary.

I had dreamed of hearing these broadcasts for years, but they simply didn't exist. Not on Google. Not on eBay. Tapes of these radio broadcasts were nowhere to be found -- you'd have better luck finding a T206 Honus Wagner baseball card at the local thrift shop. Believe me, I spent plenty of time looking for both the Wagner card and the Gamblers radio broadcasts.

Well, that changed the day I met John Greer. As the 2010 Gamblers Reuinion drew closer, I was put in touch with John and spoke with him on the phone (and would eventually meet him in person at Dave and Buster's on that glorious June day). Imagine my shock and joyful elation when John told me that he had saved some personal "air checks" of several games! These were cassette tapes recorded in the broadcast booth for John's personal use.

So now, courtersy of John T. Greer, we are able to step back in time and listen to these Gamblers memories as they happened. You should be truly amazed at what you are hearing. These clips have waited patiently over 25 years to be transferred digitally and whisked into our ears.

Our ears thank you, John.

1984 Gamblers vs. Generals (Week 4)

Gambler fans enjoy heavy action during the first home game in franchise history.
(2:52 minutes)

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Pressured Jim Kelly fires a ball to Gerald McNeil, who makes an unbelievable catch.
(43 seconds)

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Dale Walters, Anthony Brock and Will Lewis are the focus of this two-minute excerpt.
(2:09 minutes)

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1984 Gamblers vs. Wranglers (Week 9)

Hosea Taylor, Tommy Myers and the Gamblers defense harass the Greg Landry-led Wranglers.
(2:02 minutes)

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Future Gambler Frank Corral kicks a field goal for the Wranglers after a Gamblers goalline stand.
(1:15 minutes)

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Todd Fowler's power running is showcased as he gets the start over the injured Sam Harrell.
(3:02 minutes)

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1985 Gamblers vs. Breakers (Week 5)

A Breakers offensive drive ends abruptly thanks to Durwood Roquemore.
(3:22 minutes)

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A few plays featuring the Gamblers defense.
(2:27 minutes)

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Jim Kelly to Mark Barousse touchdown pass.
(1:53 minutes)

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1985 Breakers vs. Gamblers (Week 11)

A couple of plays from a Breakers offensive drive.
(1:31 minutes)

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1985 Showboats vs. Gamblers (Week 12)

Defensive end Rayford Cooks is a one-man wrecking crew against the Showboats.
(2:05 minutes)

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An excerpt from a Gamblers offensive drive.
(2:11 minutes)

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Postgame comments from Greer and Biles, including their chat during a commercial break!
(3:08 minutes)

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1985 Gamblers vs. Bulls (Week 13)

Gerald McNeil returns a punt for a touchdown, his second of the season.
(1:43 minutes)

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The Gamblers hold the Bulls to three points on a mid-game drive.
(2:58 minutes)

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Over three minutes of Gamblers offense, featuring several names you'll recognize from both teams.
(3:25 minutes)

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1985 Gamblers vs. Outlaws (Week 14)

A home game begins with an unexpected move by Gamblers linebacker Andy Hawkins.
(2:25 minutes)

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Clarence Verdin outruns the defensive coverage and catches touchdown number seven for 1985.
(1:23 minutes)

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Gambler Luther Bradley sacks Doug Williams on a safety blitz, followed by an incredible punt from Case deBruijn.
(1:53 minutes)

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1985 Stallions vs. Gamblers (Playoffs)

The Stallions put three points on the board.
(1:57 minutes)

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Jim Kelly connects with Richard Johnson for a touchdown reception.
(1:56 minutes)

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Kiki DeAyala, Pete Catan and crew make a crucial defensive stop.
(1:44 minutes)

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