George Habel The Virginian Turn Carolinian

George Habel was asked this question:

If Hollywood wanted to make a movie about George Habel, what actor would you cast as yourself and what's the title of the movie?

George responded:

The late Leslie Nielsen starring in Ballpark!

George Habel and his wife, Cindy.

George likes saying that he did not join Capitol Broadcasting; he was acquired! Kinda like a pro-ball player who was traded to a new team. That happened in 1983. As of today, he is a long-term CBC player and is vice president of CBC Sports Group.

Georges fascination with broadcasting started like many of the baby boomer generation; it started with radio. By the time he matriculated at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond he knew that his major would be broadcast/communication. You cant go wrong graduating from a college where the mascot is named Rodney the Ram and with a diploma in communication.

The acquisition of George came about thanks to advances in communication. CBCs foray into satellite technology in the early 80s enabled Jim Goodmons vision of regionalism to expand beyond the geographic boundaries of North Carolina. He looked northward to the Old Dominion state.

Charlottesville, Virginia was home to the Virginia News Network, which also carried University of Virginia sports a company very similar in concept to the North Carolina News Network. Combine satellite + news + sports + Virginia equals a perfect fit for CBCs growth. The acquisition included George Habel, who was the General Manager of the Virginia Network. In August, 1983 George became a CBC'er.

Theres more, so youll need to watch and listen to George tell his story on the CBC History website. It includes stories about NASCAR, NFL Washington Redskins, NFL Carolina Panthers, NFL Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49'ers, as well as the Durham Bulls. Just click on the link below.

CBC History VIDEO: George Habel CBC VP Sports Group

Whether George was hired, acquired, traded or obtained by CBC, we and the community are better off with his presence!

George Habel receives his CBC Easter Lily from Corps Mary Eaton.

George Habel and his wife, Cindy.

99 The Fan Mark Thomas (left) and George Habel.

George Habel (left), ATCs Heather Merritt & Michael Goodmon breaking a sweat.

Thanks to Corps Pam Allen for this capcom story & these photos. Pam Parris Allen is a former WRAL newscast producer/director who now works as a researcher and producer on the CBC History Project.

LINK:	http://www.capitolbroadcasting.com/2017/10/05/george-habel-the-virgini...
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