Joe Thompson, the voice of the Hermiston Bulldogs, died earlier this month at the age of 65.
Thompson’s voice was part of Bulldog football lore for more than 25 years as the public address announcer at Friday night football games at Kennison Field. He also hosted the radio show, The Tailgate Show.
Thompson was born in Gonzales, Calif., before his family moved to Hermiston. He graduated from Hermiston High School in 1977 and earned a degree in history from Oregon State University.
He later ran the family business, Eastside Market on Main Street where, according to his obituary, friends and customers met daily to talk sports and more.
He was an avid Bulldog and Beaver fan and “seldom missed a Hermiston sporting event cheering on the Bulldogs.”
Thompson died at his home in Hermiston on Dec. 12.
