SEC Sportscaster Verne Lundquist Signs-Off

Lundquist and longtime sports partner Gary Danielson

Verne Lundquist was the voice of the SEC for 17 years. For many younger fans, he's the only voice of SEC football they've ever known.

Verne stepped away once and for all this weekend, leaving behind a legacy that will live on for years to come.

But before he cruised into retirement he got one final gift: A standing ovation following Alabama's 54-16 win in the SEC Championship game over Florida, and Verne thanked all involved in an emotional broadcast.

Verne Lundquist and SEC football: a remarkable combination that we’ll never forget. #ThankYouVerne pic.twitter.com/osFm88NHXp

— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) December 4, 2016

He began his broadcasting career as sports anchor for WFAA in Dallas and in Austin for KTBC, as well as being the radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys. Lundquist joined the Cowboys Radio Network in 1967 and remained with the team until the 1984 season.

Nationally, Lundquist worked for ABC Sports from 1974–81, then moved to CBS (1982–95) and TNT cable (1995–97) before returning to CBS in 1998.

Lundquist is scheduled to retire from broadcasting college football games after calling the Army-Navy football game on December 10, 2016