Monday, April 22, 2013

Al Michaels Arrested -- Legendary Sportscaster Busted for DUI

0421_al_michaels_gettyAl Michaels — perhaps the most well-known sportscaster in the world — was arrested Friday night for suspicion of DUI … TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Michaels went through a DUI checkpoint in Santa Monica at approximately 10:00 PM on Friday and when he spoke to officers, they detected an odor of alcohol.

We’re told he was pulled over and given a field sobriety and after performing poorly, he was placed under arrest. Michaels was released from jail at 4:15 AM on Saturday on his own recognizance. 

According to our sources, Michaels blood alcohol level was right at the legal limit — he blew a .08 and a .09 in two breathalyzer tests.

Our sources say Michaels could not have been nicer throughout the ordeal.

Michaels was the play-by-play man for “Monday Night Football” for 20 years before moving over to “Sunday Night Football.” He’s also done baseball and basketball … but is best known for his call of the legendary “Miracle on Ice” hockey game at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

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