Joe Tait signs extension

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Sun, Nov 16, 2008 By GFO

Joe Tait, the voice of the cavs for 36 seasons has signed a two-year contract extension with the club Saturday, committing to stay behind the microphone through the 2010-11 season.

Tait, hadn’t committed to staying past this season even though he has a has a lifetime agreement with team owner Dan Gilbert. “I still love doing the games,” Tait said. “We just had to get something down on paper.”

Tait who is 72 originally planned to retire two years ago but has been re-energized by the team’s recent success.

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