Meet the 2019 Award Winners: Tennessee Sportscaster Pete Weber

Today’s award spotlight is on NSMA 2019 Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year, Pete Weber. Weber has been the Nashville Predators radio Play-by-Play announcer for the past 23 years. Weber, who's been with the Predators since their very first season in 1998, has also served as radio Play-by-Play voice of multiple other teams such as the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, multiple University of Buffalo sports teams, and some minor league baseball teams. Webber is also known for his fun sense of humor while calling games.

This would be Weber’s seventh time winning Tennessee Sportscaster of the year, but he recently won the title again in 2020, racking up eight total wins. His first being in 2011 for his work with Predators TV/Radio.

Weber briefly spoke with NSMA on his career and other thoughts regarding the industry.

NSMA: What was your career path like on your way to your current position?

Pete Weber: WGIL Galesburg, IL (1973), WNDU South Bend, IN AM-FM-TV (1974-76). WEBR Radio Buffalo, NY (1976-78), Los Angeles Kings 1978-81, Seattle SuperSonics 1981-82, WBEN (Buffalo) 1982-88, Rochester (NY) Red Wings, 1982-85, Buffalo (NY) Bisons, 1983-95, Rochester Americans, 1983-88, WGR Radio, 1988-93, Buffalo Sabres, 1995-97, Empire Sports Network 1997-98, Nashville Predators, 1998-present

NSMA: What is your favorite thing about your job?

PW: Doing the game broadcasts and interacting with the fans

NSMA: What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

PW: 4 Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, 1 NBA title (Lakers, 1980), PBP of 2017 Stanley Cup Final, Host Broadcaster for NHL All Star games in 1981 (Los Angeles) and 2016 (Nashville), Covering 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics (Mutual), Co-hosting ESPN Radio weekends (1992-2002)

NSMA: What is the best piece of advice you have for people pursuing a career in sports media?

PW: Go through any door that opens to you...you never know what you will find once you get in there!