A Texas Broadcasting legend is dead. Roger Emrich, a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and a long-time sportscaster and reporter for 1080 KRLD and the Texas State Network died Saturday night. He was 62.
Emrich's son Ted, a network sportscaster in his own right, announced the death this morning on a Facebook post.
Roger did not recover after a heart attack last Wednesday, and had been battling health problems for several years.
Emrich has been heard for decades on KRLD and Texas State Network, first as the Austin Bureau Chief, and then as a sportscaster.
For the last few years, he hosted a high school football show every week with Chris Somer.
Roger was most passionate about three things: Sports, Music, and Life.
The man with the voice of God is now in heaven. Your relentless spirit, positive attitude, and legacy will live forever.Love you always, Dad. pic.twitter.com/hutfqzdixX
— Ted Emrich (@tedemrich)
April 28, 2019 Emrich was also the Voice of AT&T Stadium, and known as "The Raj Majal" to friends, colleagues, and fans alike.
The Dallas Cowboys responded to the news, saying "His consistent smile, warm appreciation for others and that booming voice will be missed."
The #DallasCowboys would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Roger Emrich. The DFW sports world has lost a true legend. His consistent smile, warm appreciation for others and that booming voice will be missed. pic.twitter.com/UWqb3M2VII
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys)
April 28, 2019
