Full Circle on the Mic: Byron Kerr, GW Basketball, and a Life in Sports

Full Circle on the Mic: Byron Kerr, GW Basketball, and a Life in Sports

Author: Brian K Butler January 13, 2026 Duration: 45:39

In this episode of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement, Brian sits down with legendary voice of DC-area sports, Byron Kerr, a conversation made even more fun by their double connection.

First, in Brian’s former life as an educator, Byron’s kids attended his school. Small world, right? Second and maybe more full-circle, Byron has been the play-by-play voice of George Washington Basketball for the past two decades, while Brian played at GW(1983-1987)… just a few years before he started calling games 😉.

Byron’s story is one of movement, passion, and finding your voice literally.

✈️ From Air Force Brat to Virginia Fixture

Raised as an Air Force brat, Byron grew up everywhere from Alabama and New York to Japan, Colorado, Nebraska, California, and Virginia. That early exposure to the world fueled a lifelong love of travel, whether across the U.S. or throughout Europe.

He’s also a diehard sports fan who loves being in the building including attending two Super Bowls in person.

Byron has called Virginia home since the 1980s, attending Woodbridge High School and later UVA, where he earned an Army ROTC scholarship. A multi-sport athlete, he played basketball and tennis in high school.

🎧 A Career Behind the Mic

Byron’s broadcasting résumé is as deep as it is impressive:

  • Play-by-play announcer
    • George Mason Basketball (13 years)
    • George Washington Basketball (20 years)
  • Called games for GMU, GW, Maryland, Virginia Tech, UVA, and VCU
  • National broadcasts for:
    • Westwood One
    • Pac-12 College Football
    • Big Ten Network (Maryland Football)
  • Called multiple NCAA Tournament games and the 2016 NIT Championship
  • PA Announcer:
    • NBA Washington Bullets
    • DC United
    • CAA Tournament
    • USA Basketball
    • NWSL Championship
    • MLS Cup
  • Play-by-play voice of the Washington Mystics for 7 seasons
  • TV & Radio host/journalist for the Washington Nationals (14 years)
  • Sports announcer at WTOP and WJFK
  • Journalist for MLB.com and Associated Press (AP)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family First

At the center of it all is the family of Byron, his wife Lisa, and their three kids.

This episode is full of laughs, memories, behind-the-scenes sports stories, and reflections on how life has a funny way of bringing people back together sometimes decades later, and sometimes through a microphone.

🎧 Whether you love sports, storytelling, or just a great life journey, this one’s for you.

To find out more about Byron go to: https://about.me/byronkerr


Brian K Butler never imagined he'd be hosting a I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement-Brian Butler’s-Podcast, but here he is. As a retired educator and former Division 1 basketball player, he's used to structured game plans, but the playbook for life after sixty is a whole different sport. This podcast is his raw, often humorous field report from the front lines of aging. You'll hear Brian grapple with the strange transition from coaching plays to managing his own health, swapping stories of athletic glory for the realities of things like hip replacements. It's not a lecture series, but a series of honest conversations that feel like talking with an old friend who isn't afraid to laugh at the absurdities. The discussions naturally weave through practical fitness for changing bodies, the mental shifts of this life chapter, and the continuous education of self-improvement. Each episode digs into the specific joys and undeniable challenges, from maintaining physical well-being to finding new purpose. Forget polished perfection; this is about the tries, the failures, and the small victories that define this decade. Tune in for a relatable, unscripted look at rewriting the rules when the conventional playbook no longer applies.
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