NBA Team Offers Homeless Man With ‘Golden Voice’ a Job, House
- Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:43am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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We first brought you the story of Ted Williams on our blog yesterday. He’s the homeless man with a velvet voice that was just hoping for a break while begging for change on the side of the road. Well now, he’s got one. Several actually.
First, the video that changed Williams’s life:
That was Monday. On Wednesday morning, Williams appeared on a local Ohio radio show after local and national media couldn’t get enough of his silky smooth vocal chords. While talking with DJs from WNCI, the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers called in and offered Williams a job as well as to pay the mortgage on a home for him (the offer comes around 5:00 below):
But according to the Associated Press, multiple job prospects are rolling in for Williams. WNCI told the AP that ESPN and MTV have expressed interest. Williams has already received a $10,000 offer for voice-over work, and a Pennsylvania radio station wants him, too.
On Wednesday, the DJs from the local radio show, “Dave and Jimmy,” who hosted Williams took to Twitter to describe the moment:
After posting a similar message on Facebook, fans explained their own emotional reactions:
In an interview with CBS’s “Early Show,” Williams teared up and gave credit to God:
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Comments (194)
AZBabe
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:26amThank you God. Amen.
Report Post »Mikee T
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:24amThere are a lot of really talented people, intelligent people that wind up disenfranchised, marginalized or otherwise disconnected from a “normal” way of life. Nobody can truly understand the human mind and what causes and effects influence and / or determine the “affluence” of people. Addictions of all kinds are insidious to human kind. Pathological gamblers are by nature extremely intelligent people yet cannot live normal lives while “in the bet” mode……..It’s truly mind boggling and heart warming (this story) as well………. God Bless All…….and remember…..don’t judge….you could be very wrong about certain people on the surface of what you initially encounter……
Report Post »123abc
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:20amThis is fine with me. A private enterprise can do what they want. That is their choice unlike those of us taxed to death to pay for able bodied folks who WON”T work!!!!!
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:02pmNice job using a feel good story to spout your talking points.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:19amThat is so awesome! Addictions can ruin a life but getting CLEAN can save it again. :)
Report Post »The Monster
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:16amYou know how James Earl Jones does “This… is CNN”?
Get Ted to do “This… is Fox!”
Report Post »KILLACOMMIE4MOMMY
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:15amStories like this actually inspire me.
Report Post »Only in America!
boats48
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:13amCongratulations Ted,
Report Post »Stay with the program and use your talent to achieve your goals. It works, it really, really does! As someone who gave up liquor 18 years ago, I will attest that life only gets better. In your case, you have a God given talent, use it to the max. Only in America can you succeed. God Bless You!
James83940
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:09amSimply wonderful! Way to go Cavaliers!
Report Post »MR.CONSERVATIVENEGRO
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:07amI absolutely love this story. No race, no politics, no crap…Just pure, sheer, unaquivacal talent. This man is my hero. Use your talents and drive on. Dammit in trying times…Don’t stop trying!!!! Ted, you are the man!!!
Report Post »dat bee
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:21pmI saw this gentleman yesterday, and was joyful see today he has a job. Individual charity is what makes this country unique and strong. I wish this man strength in continuing recovery and success in using his God given gift for his bright future.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:47pmAgreed
Report Post »To the Republic
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:01amNice way for Mr. Williams to start the new year! Big props to those who are helping him out.
Report Post »time4termlimits
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:58amThese are the stories that give me hope that we may be able to save this country. God Bless this man for having the strength and courage to get his life on track. Congratulations Ted!
Report Post »banderashovel
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:58amthat is great…give him Catie couric’s job…
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:04amOh……that’s mean. But I agree!
Report Post »General Chaud Caliente
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:06pmI started to say, “Oh hell yes!” but then I thought about it a little and now think he should take a job that is actually important.
Report Post »benrush
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:34pmLet the market determine what is important and what is not.
Let the government determine how to serve its masters, the people, and not their own agendae.
Report Post »Kentuckyboy
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:57amI saw him on FOX this a.m. I hope this man does well and be an example to others. I do hope he prospers.
Report Post »Quazza
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:57amI JUST stumbled upon this video by accident on another site. I’m really glad to hear he got a job!
Report Post »LisaK
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:56amI’m in tears. This is the TRUE American spirit. I’m so hopeful for others out there who never let go of their dreams.
Report Post »NEAF
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:55amNever give up, never surrender!
Report Post »wildjoker5
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:54amAnother success story of government hand outs…nope, I mean talent with individual “charity”.
Report Post »krenshau
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:54amWith success comes responsibility. Hopefully, he can keep it together this time.
Report Post »Butterfly2012
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:52amGood for you Mr. Williams. And may God continue to bless your endeavors. God bless America. What other country could/ would his story be possible?
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:52amAmerica!
Report Post »Proud AF Oathkeeper
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:52amThis can happen only in a country with our values and principles. The US Constitution works for all US citizens.
Report Post »Insipid
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:52amAwesome indeed and no Govt help needed !
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:07amHe’s using his God-given talent to prosper. He should be an inspiration to other homeless people. Everyone has a God-given talent, even if they choose to not use it.
Report Post »pavnvet
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:22pmAnd he wants to pay taxes! All he wanted was a hand-up, not a hand-out. The New York DJ‘s of the 60’s and 70′s were the best… He probably was talking of Bruce Morrow, Cousin Brucie…
Report Post »burrbunch
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:00pmI love the fact that he gives credit to God as Rush L. does…. Talent on loan from God, we have but a short while on this earth.
Report Post »foxislyingtoallofyou
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:48amWaiting for the N-Word from blaze commenters!
komponist-ZAH
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:48pmWait no longer, *N*itwit.
;)
Report Post »fishlore
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:51pmLeave it to a useless, brain-dead liberal to interject race. Of course there wasn’t a single mention until a sleazeball liberal shows up. Don’t you imbeciles see your blatant and pathetic hypocrisy? Of course you don’t, you’re a liberal. It’s hard to look in the mirror when all you do is stand there with your hand in the pocket of someone else.
Report Post »komponist-ZAH
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:52pmI’m waiting for BECKISNUTS to show up and start accusing everyone here talking about God of advocating theocracy, and everyone saying anything to effect of “I’m praying for him” of insulting the man.
Report Post »jttri
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:26pmNurffball Head you are a LOSER, go back to Huffy Wuffy Post. Sick minded *******
Report Post »BetsyRoss1513
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:49pmOkay “nincompoop!:” there it is…. Happy?
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:16pmYou would be… all you know is leftist propaganda.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:45pm@foxislyingtoallofyou
Report Post »That was a baiting, idiotic comment.
Smarten up.
Skinny Mike
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:01pm@foxislyingtoallofyou:
*N*INCOMPOOP: Definition, What the person who uses the user id of “foxislyingtoallofyou” on The Blaze is n. A silly, foolish, or stupid person. [Origin unknown .] nincompoopery nin ‘ compoop ’ ery.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:30pmYou’re right, and I hate to leave an antagonistic liberal loon like yourself waiting. You are a nark (One who is annoying and irritating.), Neanderthal, Nimrod, nincompoop, ninny, I’ll forgo nitwit since someone else hit it, numb-skull, and a nut-job. Wow, I do feel better getting those N words out of my system.
Report Post »Wilma
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 7:35pmNincompoop!
Report Post »Pucci
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:03amto foxislyingtoallofyou
I’m thinking “N”amby-pamby
Report Post »jhonjhonson1
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 6:22amNouche Nag
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:48amGood for him….talent should not be wasted and I hope that he can prosper.
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 5:57pmLaBoob Left Town This guy may be comming Here Funny How Things work We ended up Winning
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:47amGreat! I’m happy for the guy. I heard him myself and couldn’t believe that voice; it is SPECTACULAR!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:11amAnd furthermore………This kind of story of talent being rewarded by the CAPITALIST SYSTEM must DRIVE the left CRAZY. In their view, nobody deserves to be treated any better than someone else. Everyone should receive equally shabby treatment so that nobody’s feelings get hurt. If a person is talented, ambitious and hard working, that’s no reason for them to become richer than a stupid, lazy person who sits around all day complaining about the unfairness of their world. If this guy should become wealthy and prominent, he will be resented and vilified by liberals.
mtnclimberjim
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:34amI’m 25yrs sober and can relate. These are the ways of our Lord. My life is proof of that.
Report Post »Blessings all.
AriBenTZion
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:35amG-d bless him. I wish him the very best!
Report Post »ilovethiscountry
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:41amI agree, I’m glad he was discovered. I hope he prospers.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:23pmhuh. a lot of recovering alcoholics on this site… things are making sense now.
Stoutnation
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:56pmIsn’t this what got us in trouble with BO, he was such a great orator and everyone was weak in the needs listening to him. I don’t care how good this guys voice is, no one know anything about him and they are ready to praise his every word. Seems like our country has a problem with false idols… I think it said something about that being bad in that one book that obviously no one reads anymore
untameable-kate
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:00pmClive, What a jackass thing to say. First thing out of your hole on a feel good story, meant to be an insult? I have nothing but respect for recovering alcoholics or drug abusers or people who defeat any addictive behavior. What a jerk.
Report Post »I hope Mr Williams winds up with a great career.
untameable-kate
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:16pmStoutnation
Report Post »Thats right! should have left his butt on the street corner begging, shame on anyone who gives this guy a chance to earn a living!
Are you high or something? No one said “they are ready to praise his every word.” just happy he got a chance to improve his life using his God givven tallent.
..Oh, and Clive, one poster admitting he is clean and sober for years does not seem like alot to me.
tranquilrider
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:44pmGreat storey about a second chance.
Report Post »Best of luck to this man
hud
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:22pmBut can he hit .400?
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:45pmWe’re praying for you Ted!
Report Post »Lord, keep his faith strong, his mind and body healthy and drug-free.
In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
brainfan
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:56pm“This kind of story of talent being rewarded by the CAPITALIST SYSTEM must DRIVE the left CRAZY . . .”
Congratulations for taking a feel-good story and rubbishing it with your infantile political point-scoring.
Report Post »brainfan
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:58pmI take back my last comment. This forum is chock full of morons from both sides of the aisle.
Report Post »suttonea76
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:02pmI love it! People always rally around those who choose to be humbled and thankful for everything and thank others before they would thank themselves. He correctly thanked GOD as he should. It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish that matters. His attitude is infectious and others will cling to this and whomever hired him will benefit greatly. God Bless this guy!
Report Post »Goldlady
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:22pmThe American dream is still alive. PERFECT example of ‘no thanks, government handout, we can take care of each other just fine.’ Gnash your teeth, libs, this is very bad news for you.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 7:37pmSuccess is built upon the recognition of failure.
Report Post »Mr. Williams Happy New Year, and many more to come !
Malachai
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 7:42pm“And furthermore………This kind of story of talent being rewarded by the CAPITALIST SYSTEM must DRIVE the left CRAZY.
You have to be amazingly ignorant to actually believe things like this.
No, no one is is driven crazy for this guy being rewarded for his talent. No one actually believes any of the tripe you just posted. However, Fox and other extremists do want you to THINK the other side think that way. It’s far easier to attack extremist ideas than the reality.
Report Post »mill
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:45pmstoutnation….
you sure are messed up dude. This is an ordinary everyday citizen.
..not the leader of the free world that got voted in because of the color of his skin and a teleprompter…
Stories like this are wonderful. TYG for kind people..
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:47pmAwesome!
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:46amI hope he doesn’t think he gets to call the plays.
Report Post »bostonchris
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:41amAll truth passes through three stages:
Report Post »First, it is ridiculed;
Second, it is violently opposed; and
Third, it is accepted as self-evident.
– Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)
Diana
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 2:09amThis guy is so cool…and this story proves how good God is!
Congratulations Sir, you just got a second chance at life….now use it to glorify God and you will be blessed ten times over!
True Amer I CAN story right here….so proud of my country!
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