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Arthur Mintz: Voice of Cornell's Big Red Sports

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**Arthur Mintz: The Voice Behind Big Red Athletics**

On a quiet Friday afternoon in January, Arthur Mintz '71 sat in the officials' box of Lynah Rink at Cornell University, reading aloud the Harvard men’s hockey team roster. It’s all part of his meticulous pregame preparation, ensuring he correctly pronounces the visiting players’ names when announcing the starting lineups and game action.

Later that evening, Lynah Rink, the sold-out arena, became the stage for one of the Ivy League’s most storied rivalries: Cornell’s home game against Harvard. Despite the high-energy atmosphere of a packed house and the intensity of such a matchup, Mintz remained calm. After all, he’s been doing this for decades. As the PA announcer for Big Red men’s hockey since 1987 and football since 1986, Mintz’s decades of experience have made him a seasoned veteran behind the microphone.

Mintz openly acknowledges that his strength lies with the microphone rather than on the field or the ice. He continues to be the dedicated voice of Big Red sports, adding an essential layer of excitement and professionalism to game days at Cornell University.

More details about Arthur Mintz and his career as an announcer can be found at [Cornell Alumni’s website](https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/announcer-mintz/).

Source: Cornell University

Source Type: College

Source Location: Ithaca

Feb 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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