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Old 01-16-2007, 17:11   #1 (permalink)
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What a shame, I thought he was going to beat it. NBC's race day coverage won't be the same without ole BP. RIP Benny



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NASCAR Champ Benny Parsons Dies of Cancer
Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Benny Parsons, a former taxi driver turned NASCAR champion, died Tuesday from complications stemming from his short battle with lung cancer, his son Keith said. He was 65.

Parsons, the 1973 NASCAR champion, died in Charlotte, N.C., where he had been hospitalized since Dec. 26.

A member of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers, Parsons retired from racing in 1988 and moved into the broadcasting booth. He spent the past six years as a commentator on NBC and TNT, and continued to call races from the booth during his treatment.

"Benny was a beloved and widely respected member of the NASCAR community, and of the NBC Sports family," said Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Sports.

"He was a great driver and a terrific broadcaster, but above anything else he was a kind and generous human being. His character and spirit will define how he is remembered by all of us. Benny will be sorely missed."

Parsons was diagnosed with cancer in his left lung in July after complaining of difficulty breathing. A former smoker who quit the habit in 1978, Parsons underwent intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments and was declared "cancer-free" in October.
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Benny Parsons was one of the old time greats and he will be missed.
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I wonder how they'll handle the AFLAC plug now, it was his trade mark to "queu the duck" towards the end of the race coverage. Like having Ned Jarrett as a commentator, Benny was one of the old time greats who knew how to convey a race into words.
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I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was one of the best announcers that they had. I never got to see him race but I will miss hearing him announce the races.
R.I.P. Benny, you will be greatly missed.
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