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VIDEO: Lynch Excited About Bondelevitch Way
Sportscaster Mike Lynch entertained at the JCC Monday night and spoke fondly of his time with Stan Bondelevitch after the session.
Swampscott native was at the Jewish Community Center Monday night, talking about sports with another broadcasting legend, Bob Lobel.
“Lynchie” and “Lobie” talked to over 150 fans at Sports Talk At The JCC Night, moderated by Bill Fairweather of Sports Huddle fame.
The two broadcasters talked about their favorite moments in local sports.
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Lynch said the 1967 Red Sox were his favorite, Lobel cited the Patriots Super Bowl win over the Rams, during the 90 minute program.
The audience also asked questions of Lynch and Lobel, with answers ranging from sports highlights to funny moments behind the anchor desk.
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Lynch took a few minutes to talk about his former coach at Swampscott High, Stan Bondelevitch at the conclusion of the talk.
Lynch and Bondelevitch made a great team; the football team went 9-0 in 1968, 9-0 in 1969, and 8-1 in 1970. The Big Blue had a record of 26-1 during Lynch’s time in uniform.
“Stan built Swampscott football, and this is a very fitting tribute to him,” Lynch said of Bondelevitch Way, a Swampscott roadway being named after the legendary coach.
Lynch said the most important he learned from coach Bondelevitch was to never, ever, give up.
“Every kid in town wanted to play for Stan Bondelevitch from the time they were five years old until they made it to high school,” Lynch said.
Lynch had some advice for budding young journalists in town as well as praise for Bondelevitch Monday night.
“Don’t accept no for an answer, work hard, and read, read, read, good reading leads to good writing and when you’re sick of reading, read some more.”
