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Another sad loss to report today - Minnesota Twins PA announcer Bob Casey died Sunday. Casey was the one and only voice of the Minnesota Twins, missing only a few games in the entire history of the club.

Casey started announcing Twins games when the franchise moved to Minnesota from Washington, D.C., in 1961. He was inducted into the Twins' Hall of Fame in 2003.

Casey was known for his nasally voice and distinctive delivery. He would introduce star Kirby Puckett as 'Kir-BEEEEEEEEE PUCK-it!' and remind fans there was 'Nooooooooooooo smoking' at the Metrodome.

Or, as my brother and dad liked to add, "Nooooooooooooo plutonium! No plutonium at the Metrodome."

The Twins have dedicated this season to Bob Casey. Whoever his successor behind the mic is, he'll have a tough act to follow. RIP, Bob.