Evidently CBS football announcer, Tom Brookshire is remembered for one
of the most-famous Super-Bowl interviews.
The 1972 Super Bowl ended with a 24-3 win by the Dallas Cowboys over the
Miami Dolphins. Tom Brookshire proceeded
to interview star running back, Duane Thomas, of the Cowboys. Thomas had not spoken to the media the entire
week leading up to the big game; yet based on his performance, he was voted the
game’s Most Valuable Player. Brookshire
spent several minutes praising Thomas about his performance during the game and
marveling at Duane’s speed and quickness.
Finally, Brookshire asked Thomas his first question, “Are you that
fast?” Thomas answered, “Evidently.” Dead air followed as Brookshire stood stunned
by the one-word answer. It may have been
the shortest interview ever seen or heard on sports television.
Andy Purvis
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