This articles was sent by my brother, Steve.
Cherry would later serve the area as county assessor. He was a Democrat, but was married to the daughter of a prominent Walla Walla Republican. This probably did much to get him elected in a mostly Repubican Walla Walla County.
Cherry did set me up to interview for a job at KUJ, but I was close to graduation and planned to leave the area to go to college.
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Great nostalgic post Mike. I fondly remember Walla Walla's great radio stations in the glory days of the 1970s. Mike Cherry wasn't just announcing games; he was documenting history. In 1973, he brought the thrilling ride of the Northwest League Championship right into our living rooms and cars. His voice will forever be intertwined with the greatest summer in Walla Walla baseball history. With just his microphone, Mike had the rare gift of turning a radio into a window. For those who couldn't make it out to Borleske Stadium, Mike painted the perfect picture of every strike, slide, and home run. As a staple on Radio KUJ, Mike's voice was a comforting, familiar presence in the Walla Walla Valley. He wasn't just a broadcaster; he felt like a neighbor sharing his passion for the game with the rest of the town. Hearing Mike Cherry on the airwaves was the definitive soundtrack of a 1973 summer. To this day, thinking of his broadcasts brings back the smell of stadium hot dogs, the warmth of summer evenings, and the pure joy of minor league baseball. Mike brought an incredible level of dedication, enthusiasm, and polish to minor league sports. His passion for the game was infectious, and his contribution to the sports legacy of Walla Walla is something we will always cherish.
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