“I’m thinking, what the hell is that?” he recalled. Tobert is a married man. [6] In 2003, Tolbert - along with Brad Nessler and Bill Walton - called the NBA Finals for ABC. Tolbert then worked for ESPN from 2002 to 2007. So I had ’em take a picture with me giving the thumbs-up: ‘They finally got me,’” he laughed. Tom Tolbert: I’m saddened to here of the passing of my former Arizona Wildcats coach and friend Lute Olson… He was a great and honorable man..He built an incredible program and helped m… Tom Tolbert Education. Stay in touch. The Chronicle published a statement from Barbieri today. And he said, ‘If I didn’t already have you opened up when the dissection happened, you’re probably done.’”. In 2017, Tolbert suffered an aortic aneurysm and underwent emergency heart surgery. Barbieri describes the firing this way: I've heard it said that this was an amicable parting. Let's see: Four years for every minute. Mrs. Tolbert was born in Greenville to the late Alvin H. Clayton and Mary Loree Plumley Clayton. “It was like a miracle to me. Barbieri began dating more seriously and found himself asking each of his dates, within the first 10 minutes, how they felt about having children in the late 90s. Tom Tolbert - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA, NCAA, and International leagues. Byron Thomas Tolbert (born October 16, 1965) is an American sports broadcaster and former professional basketball player. “The nurse said, ‘Yes, you definitely want the kids to come. Then I just settled on heart surgery. The show has attracted high ratings in the Bay Area with male listeners aged 25 to 54. Tom Tolbert was born on October 16, 1965 in Long Beach, California, USA as Byron Thomas Tolbert. 3 of 3 KNBR sports talk-show radio host Tom Tolbert with his wife Lorrie at their home in Alameda, Calif. on Monday December 4, 2017. All rights reserved. Power Forward and Small Forward Incredible outlook. They ran a series of tests, and when the doctor came in, he said, ‘It’s your aorta. Lee Hammer, the station's operations manager and program director, told the San Jose Mercury News that "it was a management decision." I loved the guy. I came to work (Tuesday) morning, totally unaware that anything of this nature was afoot, especially since my contract didn't end until Nov. 1. He could be loud. For the last 15 years of his time at the station, he was the co-host along with former NBA player Tom Tolbert of a popular afternoon sports show called “The Razor and Mr. T.” In 2003, SFGate reported that their show was the top-rated show for the past three years among men 25-54. Tonight.’”, Tom remembered Lorrie being calm through this episode, which led to a high-speed ambulance ride to Stanford Hospital. He was going to do what he thought was right, everybody else is damned. There’s a vine that needs trimming on Tom Tolbert’s roof. When an inevitable question arose — what brought this on? Find out more. Audio: Listen to Tom Tolbert's emotional on-air tribute to Barbieri. He was going to hold onto his opinions for dear life and wasn’t going to back down. He died on August 3, 2020, at the age of 84. Click Season link for player's season game log, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, International Stats at Basketball-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. My quads were killing me; I just felt done.”. It’s worked out really well.’ Typical Tom. And they all do...I was at UC Irvine as a freshman when Ralph started here, 28 years ago…I doubt very much I would be where I am without him... As to the reason why, that was above my head, so I'm not going to get into that…. He felt about the same during those first few shows, but he didn’t look it, having lost nearly 40 pounds (down to 255) through the ordeal. “It’s all about my blood pressure now,” he said. KNBR sports talk-show radio host Tom Tolbert talks about his recovery from major heart surgery he had last August, seen at his home in Alameda, Calif., on Monday December 4, 2017. You got to admit that's pretty darn time efficient - not to mention incredibly classy. Tolbert then hosted with longtime Bay Area columnist Ray Ratto, before teaming up with John Lund. In 1983, Tolbert graduated from Artesia High School in Lakewood, California. Speaking of being a father Barbieri said, “I was driving back home after my show the other night — and I just burst into tears. With Barbieri, the show was the highest-rated show in the Bay Area for the 25-54 male demographic since 2000. “You think Tom’s scar is nasty; his dad’s runs completely top to bottom. Arizona, High School: In his new life, a great deal has changed. Artesia HS in Lakewood, California, Draft: I think of him as somebody who was San Francisco through and through. Tolbert spent seven seasons playing for a number of NBA teams, including Charlotte (1988–89, 94-95), the Golden State Warriors (1989–92), the Orlando Magic (1992–93), and the Los Angeles Clippers (1993–94). “Basically, I’ve turned into my dad,” he said. “‘Sugar,’ ... that’s what we call each other, ‘I don’t feel very good.’ Tom has an unbelievably high threshold for pain, so I knew it was bad. When Tolbert got to the surgery room, being introduced to all sorts of people, he borrowed a line from the movie “Animal House” to greet them all: “Tom Tolbert, rush chairman, damn glad to meet you.”, “I just think there are only so many things you can control in your life,” Tolbert said. He made death funny.”, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, a longtime friend dating to their playing days at Arizona, recalled their first conversation after the surgery: “He said, ‘Yeah, I was looking for ways to lose weight. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I just kept thinking, ‘They’re gonna get this done.’”, Afterward, Tolbert got the grim news that “there were a number of ways it could have gone worse than it did. The Chronicle published a statement from Barbieri today. I don’t think anyone will ever have the magic that we had.”. Tom Tolbert joined KNBR in 1996 after a seven-year NBA career that included a three-year stop with the Golden State Warriors (1989-1992). home/away, monthly, etc... More Tom Tolbert Basketball Reference pages, A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 4:30AM. I went into his office. She’s the best. He has three children. Shivering cold but drenched in sweat, he went upstairs to climb in bed with his wife, Lorrie, who had turned in early that night. ▪ “After 25 years of sex, drugs and rock and roll, I started thinking it was time to start settling down,” said Barbieri. You’re going to need surgery. I loved working with the guy. “A few things were different. Tom Tolbert is a member of the following lists: National Basketball Association broadcasters, American basketball players and 1965 births.. Help keep Tom Tolbert profile up to date. My doctor said if the dissection had gone upward, toward the heart, instead of downward, I would have died. To maintain the proper level of blood flow, doctors inserted several stents in his coronary arteries to keep them open; they are likely to remain in place for the rest of his life. Tommy gained popularity with Ralph Barbieri on the "Razor and Mr.T" show until 2012. Earlier this week, Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr joined Bill Simmons on his podcast and told the story of how KNBR host Tom Tolbert met his wife Lorrie. Are you a Stathead, too? You know it's tough when you've been with somebody that long…. 13 property-tax breaks, maintaining its lead in California, Prop. “And beer is OK, thank God. While at Arizona, Tolbert played under coach Lute Olson, helping the team to an appearance in the 1988 Final Four. photos, He played a total of seven seasons in the National Basketball Association. film, Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Do you have a blog? Barbieri grew up in Millbrae, California, and studied at the University of San Francisco, where he graduated with a political science degree with a minor in philosophy, the Chronicle reported. R.I.P. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Twenty-eight years and change at KNBR they had neatly wrapped up for me in 7 minutes. He’s a rare and endearing brand of talk-show host, combining the authoritative voice of an ex-athlete with a fan’s ceaseless devotion. In 2014, with former San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ray Ratto becoming co-host, the show became Mr. T & Ratto. Tom Tolbert on life after heart surgery: New perspective, same old humor. Or write about sports? Lee Hammer, the station's operations manager and program director, told the San Jose Mercury News that "it was a management decision." Not this time. pic.twitter.com/zMprKjfdHX, — Jeff Domingues (@jeffdomingues) August 3, 2020, Former colleague Ray Woodson posted: “The Razor was a one of a kind. She has won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critic Circle Award. Email: bjenkins@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Bruce_Jenkins1. to a KNBR legend. “And I remember needing to get out and walk outside. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [3] Tolbert is currently the co-host of the Tolbert & Lund show on KNBR. — Tolbert didn’t need much thought. He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. After retiring from basketball, Tolbert became a radio show co-host on KNBR in San Francisco and NBA commentator for the television networks NBC, ESPN, and ABC. Oh, and when I got to my car and tried to access my voicemail, which contained about 20 messages, I found that the station had cut off access to my voicemail. He also played briefly for Canarias in the Spanish league. I'll have more to say later. propositions and Bay Area races, How the Bay Area voted on key races vs. the rest of California, 2020 Election Live Updates: Biden pulls up neck and neck with Trump in dramatic bid for Georgia; Arizona tightens, Here’s where San Francisco propositions stand right now, Cal football’s season opener in jeopardy after positive coronavirus test, Washington State’s Max Borgh leads way as Pac-12 running backs pick up steam.

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