South Carolina Sportscasters: The Best Of The Best

Lee W. by Correspondent Written on June 09, 2009
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 25:  Jasper Brinkley #52 of the South Carolina Gamecocks sacks quarterback Will Proctor #14 of the Clemson Tigers during an NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium November 25, 2006 in Clemson, South Carolina. South Carolina won 31-28.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Every fall Friday night, he hosts the popular "High School Friday Night" show in Spartanburg. The Ridgefield, Conn native joined the WSPA News 7 channel in October 1990. He also worked for WSPA's sister station in Florence, South Carolina during two different stints. Pete also directed sports operations in Clarksburg, WV for WBOY-TV. Besides working 40 hours a week for WSPA, Pete also has involvements with many other sports around the region.

Since 2003, he has commanded Clemson Tiger football and men's basketball play- calling, along with the football and basketball coaches' shows. You can also recognize him as the sideline reporter during the Carolina Panthers Preseason games. He served 12 years on the Wofford College coaches show and was introduced to the Terriers athletic hall of fame in 2002. Pete was named the NSSA South Carolina Sportscaster of the year in 2004.

He was also a recipient of the James "Slick" Moore Award for Community Athletic Involvement in 1998. Pete's most important thing in his life is family. Pete has contributed a lot to the South Carolina sports market.

Charlie McAlexander, "Voice of the Gamecocks" 1995-2003

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who was the best Palmetto State sportscaster?

  • Bob Fulton
  • Jim Phillips
  • Pete Yainty
  • Charlie McAlexander
  • Mike Morgan
  • Phil Kornblutt
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Results - Author Poll

Who was the best Palmetto State sportscaster?

  • Bob Fulton

    25.5%
  • Jim Phillips

    6.4%
  • Pete Yainty

    4.3%
  • Charlie McAlexander

    51.1%
  • Mike Morgan

    10.6%
  • Phil Kornblutt

    2.1%
  • Total votes: 47
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