Braves’ ‘Professor’ announcer dies

Pete Van Wieren, 69, “The Professor” among Atlanta Braves broadcasters for 33 years, died Saturday. He got the nickname because of his extensive research of baseball. 

Van Wieren retired shortly after the death of his long-time friend and broadcasting partner, Skip Caray.

Van Wieren and Carey were inducted together into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame in 2004.

To see CBS Sports’ article by Matt Snyder, click on http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24646811/braves-broadcaster-pete-van-wieren-dies-at-age-69