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St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin is not going to return to the sales space subsequent season … after he was arrested for driving whereas intoxicated final week, he introduced Thursday.
According to the St. Louis Dispatch, Dan, who was arrested for DWI for the third time on Dec. 4, agreed with the Cardinals org. and Bally Sports Midwest that it was time to step away.
“I have spent the last several days reflecting on my steps towards addressing my health and the well-being of my family and me,” Dan stated in an announcement. “My sole focus needs to be on my recovery, which I have started, and that of my wife and children.”
“I thank all of the people of Bally for their support throughout the years and wish them the best,” he added. “As I move forward, I, please ask for your patience and your privacy. Thank you. God Bless.”
As we beforehand reported, Dan, who referred to as video games for the Cards since 2000, was pulled over by Creve Coeur Police after they observed his white sedan failing to remain in a single lane … and he was subsequently arrested for DWI.
McLaughlin, 48, was finally charged with Persistent Offender of Driving While Intoxicated — a Class E felony offense with a most potential penalty of 4 years behind bars.
“Dan McLaughlin will not return as the Cardinals television play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports Midwest,” the staff and BSM stated in a joint assertion.
“Dan has been the voice of memorable Cardinals moments for 24 years. We thank him for his contributions to Cardinals baseball, to Cardinals fans, and for his many charitable efforts.”
Unfortunately for Dan, his troubles with regulation enforcement lengthen previous his newest DWI — he was busted for a similar offense in 2010 and 2011.