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Chargers Announcer Suspended for Anti-Semitic Joke

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The San Diego Chargers have announced the suspension of announcer Hank Bauer for their final preseason game. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, Bauer will sit out due to anti-semitic remarks he made while attempting to joke during the Chargers loss to the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend.

“Although we know Hank had no ill-will behind his remarks, we agree the comments were inappropriate. Per Clear Channel’s decision, Hank will not be broadcasting Thursday night’s game,” the statement said. “Hank has been a strong radio voice for the Chargers for the past 16 years and a passionate supporter of the team since his playing days. We look forward to Chargers fans receiving the same high-quality broadcast from Josh (Lewin) and Hank when he returns to the booth for the regular season.”

In a conversation about the high price of football tickets, Bauer interjected a quip about how copper wire was invented. He said, “Somebody dropped a penny” between his broadcast partner, Josh Lewin, and one of Lewin’s family members.

Bauer took to Twitter to offer an apology for what he called a poor choice of words.

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