Cleveland Cavaliers Offer Job To Ted Williams, Homeless Man With 'Golden' Radio Voice (VIDEO)

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have offered a job to a homeless Ohio man with a golden radio voice.

Ted Williams, whose deep baritone and plight have made him an online video sensation, was contacted Wednesday by the Cavs. Team spokesman Tad Carper says details are being worked out on the possible position. It could include Williams working in Quicken Loans Arena.

The Columbus Dispatch reports that video of Williams posted this week on its website has commanded millions of views.

In the clip, Williams stands near a Columbus highway ramp demonstrating his smooth, deep speaking voice. He holds a sign that asks motorists for help and says, "I'm an ex-radio announcer who has fallen on hard times."

Williams says he had trouble with drugs and alcohol but is two years sober.

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Comments

[cindyperry]

11:08 AM on 01/07/2011

One day at a time my friend find the meetings and I hope you get t here guy.

[Barb Keryan]

09:27 AM on 01/07/2011

Haven't been to a Cavs game in years, but I remember their great introduction and he can do it!

[kkdkdkdkdk]

06:15 AM on 01/07/2011

What a great story. I hope he makes it big (and sober). He is a longstanding addict however and that means potential trouble ahead, but we're all pulling for him and wishing him the best. He does have a truly "golden" voice. I'm sure we're going to hear more about his life. I hope his kids are reunited with him. Best of luck to you Ted.

[cameron d]

01:57 AM on 01/07/2011

Well that makes up for everything, doesn't it?

[aidendamien]

08:38 PM on 01/06/2011

Something just doesn't seem right about this situation. I can't put my finger on it, but wouldn't be shocked if something came out later.

[buzzprovider]

02:24 AM on 01/07/2011

I agree. During an interview on Extra, he asked for a 'nerve pill', I swear. This is going to end badly for this guy, sad to say, if someone is not looking out for him.

[msc13]

04:40 PM on 01/06/2011

I wonder if he can say next year "In this fall i'm gonna take to voice to South Beach and join the Miami Heat."

[whirledgonecrazy]

06:32 PM on 01/06/2011

This cat seems a little more humble than LeBron James....

[GwenElle]

03:20 PM on 01/06/2011

I'm pulling for you Ted!

[stevezep]

12:49 PM on 01/06/2011

Good luck Ted, glad he hung in there.

[Netti]

12:43 PM on 01/06/2011

He did the intro this morning for the Today Show and was great! He is definitely the man with the golden pipes.

[SimianNation]

12:22 PM on 01/06/2011

His heart seems so wonderful.

[nicnic]

10:34 AM on 01/06/2011

notice the elegance he has still, while going for the personal -drug-alcohol etc. how humbling and extremely good.
wow.

[rdpuck]

10:28 AM on 01/06/2011

The next voice of the Yankees

[SheikArbusto]

09:03 AM on 01/06/2011

Glad to welcome Williams to the Cavs nation! Thanks Gilbert!

[TheLos]

07:59 AM on 01/06/2011

Beautiful, beautiful story......(getting misty-eyed)

[mukTech]

07:51 AM on 01/06/2011

Be blessed Mr. Ted!!