You probably have heard by now that the attention was too much, too fast and probably a bit overwhelming for the man I mention in the original post. He's in rehab now and hopefully getting the help he needs. The original video I put below is also no longer available.

The moral - truly take it one day at a time. It's good for someone down on their luck to get a chance. Ted Williams has a gift and hopefully he'll get to use it. I hope you are using yours.

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Ted Williams used to be the name associated with one of the all time greatest baseball players. But now a down and out homeless man by that name may have found "the ticket" to a new life.

Ted Williams - the homeless guy and reportedly former radio announcer - was caught on video and posted to YouTube where it quickly went viral. Ted has been a victim of drugs/alcohol/bad luck, but now says he's clean and sober two years and he's got a terrific announcing voice. He would panhandle and do some "radio style delivery". That's what got him noticed. His video caught fire and then he got noticed by news outlets and various media and it took off from there. This is an example of what can happen in our day of instant viral social-network propelled video. I discovered the news on my Facebook account.

Lots of people have great "radio" voices. I worked in the industry for over thirty years (and while I don't have the "pipes" of Ted, I think I developed a pretty good sound and delivery).

The great story in all this - aside from the power of viral marketing - is that this guy seems genuine, humble, grateful and ready for a new shot at life. He's been offered some jobs already, including a reported broadcasting position with the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Team.