RIP Arnold Dean

[Oxford Bob]

Just heard on the CIAC game that he passed away today.

 

[Waquoit]

That's too bad. He was a good man and a true professional.

 

[Bezzz]

I worked with Arnold back in 1998 when I was designing what was to be his restaurant at 207 Main Street in Hartford (now Hook n Ladder). The project never came to fruition. He was just a sweet gentleman. Rest in Peace Arnold.

 

[Skiblets]

A true gentleman. RIP

 

[BugsyCT]

Heard him for many years. RIP Arnold.

 

[Doggie Style]

Wow. He was a CT icon! RIP Arnold

 

[L Train]

Does anyone remember when he banned all calls about the UConn men’s basketball team for a while? If I recall correctly it was about the time a group of players were declared academically ineligible. This was pre Calhoun and he was getting call after call from a small, compared to today, but passionate fan base who thought a change was needed because the program had potential. Sound familiar Boneyard? Back then there was no internet, no WFAN and ESPN was a baby and his show was a way to get your sports fix – especially the Whalers and the Red Sox

 

[rw005]

Geez RIP!

 

[uconnbill]

Connecticut lost an icon today. Rest in peace Arnold Dean

 

[BlueDogs]

One of Connecticut's icons from a simpler and better era.

 

[MattMang23]

Wow. Just read this. RIP Arnold. Remember listening to him a lot as a kid on Sports Talk talking Whalers hockey.

 

[jbdphi]

Wow. Just read this. RIP Arnold. Remember listening to him a lot as a kid on Sports Talk talking Whalers hockey.

Same with me. Always put those two in the same breath. Arnold Dean and the Whalers.

 

[FBUCONN]

Fond memories of sitting with my Dad on the back porch on summer evenings listening to "The Dean" . God Bless.

 

[FASTEDDY]

RIP Arnold.

I was a regular caller on his show and Arnold was always the most gracious and gentlemanly man.

A true local icon from a bygone era. I don;t think we'll see an Arnold Dean type anytime soon.Media / radio has changed so much since Arnold's radio days.