Posted November 9, 20213 yr comment_536813 It’s the day many were hoping would never arrive. Bob Irving’s final broadcast is Dec 5.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536814 Such a sad day for all Bomber fans. Knew it was coming but it still sucks.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536815 And a legend rides off into the sunset. I’m sure he’ll have a great retirement, he’s earned it. He was the only radio voice for the Bombers I ever heard. Thanks for everything , Bob.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536817 One day, I hope when you type legend into Wikipedia , Bob's name will pop up. A true legend. Edited November 9, 20213 yr by Piggy 1
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536819 6 minutes ago, wpgallday1960 said: And a legend rides off into the sunset. I’m sure he’ll have a great retirement, he’s earned it. He was the only radio voice for the Bombers I ever heard. Thanks for everything , Bob. Yup, me too. Itll never be the same.
November 9, 20213 yr Author comment_536821 Who will be the poor bastard that tries to fill those shoes?
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536822 This leaves the city with no good play-by-play callers. How do you replace Bob?
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536823 26 minutes ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said: It’s the day many were hoping would never arrive. Bob Irving’s final broadcast is Dec 5. what if the Bombers make it to the Grey Cup?
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536824 5 minutes ago, iHeart said: what if the Bombers make it to the Grey Cup? That game is called by the national broadcaster.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536826 6 minutes ago, iHeart said: what if the Bombers make it to the Grey Cup? That would be a wonderful send-off to a good guy and great broadcaster.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536828 I know it will never happen due to contractual issues, but wouldn't it be awesome as an exception to have Bob do play by play on Dec 12 nation-wide?
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536829 20 minutes ago, JCon said: This leaves the city with no good play-by-play callers. How do you replace Bob? You can't but someone is going to come in here and do the job. Hopefully everyone gives that person room to grow into the job and don't compare them to Bob because there will never be another Bob Irving.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536830 Just now, Jpan85 said: You can't but someone is going to come in here and do the job. Hopefully everyone gives that person room to grow into the job and don't compare them to Bob because there will never be another Bob Irving. I'm sure even Bob showed room for improvement in the beginning.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536833 35 minutes ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said: Who will be the poor bastard that tries to fill those shoes? No one can but I always enjoyed Chris Wallbys commentating,might be just me though.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536835 1 minute ago, Nolby said: No one can but I always enjoyed Chris Wallbys commentating,might be just me though. Colour is very different from PBP.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536836 Won't be as bad as we think without Bob. Part of Bob's incredible legacy is the team he assembled over the years to make his broadcasts so awesome. The next guy will not be Bob, but he gets Bob's gameday machine. 1 minute ago, JCon said: Colour is very different from PBP. For sure, and there is a vet in house for color already. Doug does a nice job with that.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536837 We won't have to just look local. Plenty of people will want this job. Going to be hard to replace a legend but it was going to happen eventually.
November 9, 20213 yr Author comment_536839 49 minutes ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said: Who will be the poor bastard that tries to fill those shoes? Two that can be scratched off the list before they even apply are Derek Taylor and Greg Mackling.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536843 36 minutes ago, Wideleft said: I know it will never happen due to contractual issues, but wouldn't it be awesome as an exception to have Bob do play by play on Dec 12 nation-wide? Well, TSN loves those in-game interviews, and has even asked a country music star to step in and do play-by-play. This would be the one time I would whole heartedly endorse that segue. Honestly, Bob would do a better job at it than any of the current PBP guys employed by TSN (no disrespect to Rod Smith). Would be very fitting to allow Bob to step in and broadcast his first Grey Cup since 1998 (when the local broadcaster for the host city got the radio gig), especially if the Blue Bombers get there again.
November 9, 20213 yr comment_536845 Hard to replace a legend.....I don't know if they can....There's going to be something missing on the broadcasts and the game just won't be the same without Bob....Gonna be dearly missed...So long Knuckles ....you're the best
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