An iconic Winnipeg sportscaster will quickly hold up his mic.
After nearly 5 many years because the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 680 CJOB’s Bob Irving is retiring. His final recreation would be the group’s ultimate dwelling recreation of the season — their look within the CFL’s West Closing on Dec. 5.
In honour of Irving’s legendary profession because the Bombers’ play-by-play announcer, the group is dedicating the sport to him, and can host a pre-game ceremony to acknowledge his contributions.
Irving — nicknamed “Knuckles” — arrived at 680 CJOB in 1973 and started his outstanding run because the voice of the Bombers the next 12 months, racking up greater than 800 video games over his profession. He’s been inducted into the Blue Bomber and Canadian Soccer Halls of Fame, had the group’s media room named after him, and was appointed to the Order of Manitoba.
“Bob Irving has been synonymous with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for elements of six many years,” mentioned Winnipeg Soccer Membership President and CEO Wade Miller.
“Bob has made a long-lasting mark together with his contribution to the group. He has been a tireless supporter of the Blue Bombers and a passionate advocate for Manitoba and the Canadian Soccer League.
“We’re lucky to have been in a position to take heed to Bob for so long as now we have and need him the very best in an extremely well-deserved retirement.”
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Irving mentioned his profession as a broadcaster was an instance of “dwelling the dream.” Regardless of his different work speaking sports activities on-air, his gig because the voice of the Bombers was the excessive level.
“I’ve been fortunate to stay my dream of being a sports activities broadcaster at the most effective radio stations in Canada,” he mentioned.
“In practically 5 many years at CJOB, I’ve lined a variety of sports activities, anchoring morning sports activities for practically 40 years, however the icing on the cake has been the possibility to be the voice of the Bombers.
“I’m grateful for the great help of my spouse Daye, who has had my again each step of the best way, and my youngsters, Kyle, Reid and Ashleigh, who offered related help. It’s now time to hold up the mic and be a part of Daye in exploring what the remainder our years have in retailer.”
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