Homeless Ted Williams ( Golden Voice ) gets a Job with Cleveland Cavaliers!

January 20, 2012 - Posted by admin

The Cleveland Cavaliers have offered a job and a house to a homeless man with a golden radio voice. Ted Williams, whose deep baritone and plight have made him an online video sensation, was first contacted Wednesday by the NBA team during an interview on a local Columbus radio station. “We’d like to offer you full-time work with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as Quicken Loans Arena. On top of it, because we know you’re a person trying to get up on your feet, Quicken Loans is actually offering to pay a mortgage on a home,” team spokeswoman Tracy Merek said on the show. The 71-year-old father of nine tells Fox8.com that he will take the job offer. “That lady offered me a full-time job with the Cavs and then something about the mortgage of a home? I’m going with that! Out of all the offers I’ve had, and I’ve had quite a few, I’ll be working in Cleveland, Ohio,” Williams told the website. “It’s just phenomenal and it’s getting more and more overwhelming as the minutes go by.” Williams was spotted by the Columbus Dispatch newspaper standing near a highway exit ramp. In a video interview, Williams — holding a cardboard sign that asks motorists for help and says, “I’m an ex-radio announcer who has fallen on hard times” — explains in his smooth, deep voice that he grew up in New York and that he was drawn to radio at the age of 14. Williams said he went to school for his voice training, but that his life was later affected by alcohol and drugs in the 1990s. He says he has …
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25 Comments

  1. madukez says:

    This is the American dream where we support one another

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  2. linyuan3 says:

    exactly who is recruiting and who is interviewing?

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  3. TrexJerk8 says:

    This is lame but did you about the guy with the golden voice!!

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  4. FatReleaseSystem says:

    Nice job on the video looks good. When you have time come visit my channel!

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  5. Pappyistheman says:

    morgan freemans lost brother
    

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  6. RedDevilsEastJordan says:

    That is just awesome, when i first saw the original video i felt bad for the guy and was really hoping he got a chance to do a job like this. This is an amazing opportunity for him and can’t wait to hear him on T.V.

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  7. JODIHOWELL81 says:

    Check out the HILARIOUS Ted Williams Skit on Channel: JodiHowell81

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  8. pwnzorpops says:

    Co za asy

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  9. scottkid2204 says:

    lol 3:55 and i quote “A dominant force in the NBA” :D

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  10. JODIHOWELL81 says:

    Check out my Ted Williams parody. It’s HILARIOUS!! Channel: JodiHowell81Share it with your friends..

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  11. platapouce says:

    @swifton1 Yea because being homeless is so much better.

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  12. quintfl says:

    you’re fired

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  13. bjoybeads says:

    Oh, Ted – ask your Higher Power what to do… that’s how it’s done

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  14. rj4l7777 says:

    Dear Fans,
    We are RJ4L. Go Check out RJ4L new song “Homeless Man.” The song is Dedicated to Ted Williams the Golden Voice. It tells the story of Ted Williams. Listen and commit to let us know what you think. You can find the song on our youtube page RJ4L7777 or copy (‘Golden Voice’ Ted Williams) “Homeless Man” Song By: RJ4L) and paste it in the search bar . Also forward the song to all of the people on you know. Thank you and God bless.
    Love RJ4L

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  15. rhov233 says:

    :D 

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  16. HandbagMafia says:

    Was this a job offer or an ad for quicken loans? SOunded more like an ad with a “hey u want a job” mention

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  17. deponser says:

    have you guys seen that video of that homeless guy that can dance really good another homeless sensation i have the video on my page

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  18. Bets267 says:

    God Bless Ted Williams I am rooting for him

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  19. EddieLineage2 says:

    @yoe91 yeah not only that but at 5:10 everyone creams themselves at the same time lol

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  20. swifton1 says:

    she is cornering him on air to press him into working for them. make him feel guilty if he dont do it

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  21. yoe91 says:

    @EddieLineage2 he’s totally having an errection at that point that progressively drains his whole body from blood lol.

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  22. DerAnstifter says:

    The guy will eventually (veeeery soon) double, triple, quadruple, etc. the salary of the man covering him on this video! Crazy thing!

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  23. supercharger8448 says:

    “..you’re the best Tracy.”

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  24. Nocolus says:

    Spunk at 5:00…

    ... on July January 20th, 2012
  25. MrLoserman205 says:

    @NoMercyFate well its because of the trolls that complain about everything

    ... on July January 20th, 2012