Last Saturday, American Pharoah, became the first horse in nearly 40 years to win horse racing’s Triple Crown by taking the final leg at the Belmont Stakes in New York.  It’s something that’s been tempted a few times, but something always happened, until American Pharoah pulled away from the pack and stayed there on a beautiful New York Sunday.

To get to be the person to make that call is a honor.  And Larry Collmus, who began announcing at the now-defunct Bowie Race Track in Maryland, it’s been a long road to get there.  Below are links to a few stories related to his call following the NBC Sports coverage of the call to win it all.

Newsday: Announcer Larry Collmus Proud of His History-Making Belmont Stakes Call

NBCUniversal: Larry Collmus Reflects on Calling Historic Triple Crown
For announcers, this article mentions a little on how Mr. Collmus takes care of his voice

The New York Times: Long Path to the Top of Racing for Larry Collmus, the Voice of the Triple Crown

Awful Announcing: NBC Call of American Pharoah’s Triple Crown Clinching Belmont Win and Post Race Expletive

WBAL Radio: Baltimore’s Own And Voice of the Triple Crown Larry Collmus May Have the Call of His Career Belmont

Wikipedia: Larry Collmus

Featured photo in this story is from WBAL.