Word broke yesterday about the passing of Skip Caray, Atlanta broadcasting legend and all-around great guy. While many associate him with the Braves, he was also the Hawks broadcaster on radio and TV for many years, including many TBS broadcasts for the Dominique-era teams we remember so fondly.

Steve Holman, who has been the Voice of the Hawks for the past 23 seasons, remembered Caray in a phone call this morning:

"Skip was a pioneer of broadcasting in Atlanta," said Holman. "For many Hawks fans, he was their first introduction to the team when they came over from St. Louis. He was a great broadcaster and a great friend. Even when he went to strictly Braves broadcasts, he still had a soft spot in his heart for the Hawks. Over the years he would always shoot me an email when times were tough to boost my spirits, or to say congrats when things were going well.

"I'm glad I got to know him. I like to think we all take something from the greats, and I like to think I've got a little Skip in me. He will be missed."

Skip was to Atlanta what his father, Harry Caray, was to Chicago in many ways - a distinctive voice forever associated with the city's professional sports scene.

Our thoughts go out to his wife and family for their loss.