Tribute RIP Bob Cole

[OldCraig71]

Ron Maclean is going to be unbearable next broadcast, telling long drawn out fables about a legend.

Probably throwing in some reference to Gord Downie and the tragically hip and the rest of the panel chuckles in a reluctant we have to suck up to Ron vibe. When Don dies he will probably break into tears while sprinkling woke vibes and referencing some community in Nunavut.

 

[Player 61]

The World seems a little smaller without Guys like Mr. Cole on it..... "Everything is Happening"

 

[Moose Head]

Truly the last of the great broadcasters to call a game. To me there's really only 3 on the mount rushmore of "voices".

Foster Hewitt
Danny Gallivan
Bob Cole

Even in his latter days when he'd stumble with his call, his voice still rang true and felt like home.

It's a sad day for hockey.

Add Rene Lecavalier to the list. As big in French Canada as Foster Hewitt in English Canada.

Just personal preference, but my favourites calling big games were Gallivan, Lecavalier, Cole and Dan Kelly.

 

[yianik]

Add Rene Lecavalier to the list. As big in French Canada as Foster Hewitt in English Canada.

Just personal preference, but my favourites calling big games were Gallivan, Lecavalier, Cole and Dan Kelly.

Gallivan...." scintillating save " lol

 

[Riggins]

I was in grade 3 during this Cup run. The "DES-JAR-DINS!" call after the OT win in game 2 still gives me shivers.

I can only hope I get to watch a Habs cup win with my son in the next 10-15 years, even if it's an announcer without the pipes of Bob Cole calling the game.

 

[The Last Red]

Add Rene Lecavalier to the list. As big in French Canada as Foster Hewitt in English Canada.

Just personal preference, but my favourites calling big games were Gallivan, Lecavalier, Cole and Dan Kelly.

I always thought Kelly was overrated but his call on Mario’s tournament-winning goal in the ‘87 Canada Cup was epic, and career defining. Sadly, he died two years later at age 52.

 

[red devil]

 

[sheed36]

That was pretty damn awesome. Tim Thompson is a master at creating these type of tribute videos. All these Bob Cole memories over these past few days have hit me right in the feels. RIP Bob.

 

[JianYang]

Oh god.

Onions

 

[Scintillating10]

Add Rene Lecavalier to the list. As big in French Canada as Foster Hewitt in English Canada.

Just personal preference, but my favourites calling big games were Gallivan, Lecavalier, Cole and Dan Kelly.

Dan Kelly I liked also.

 

[the valiant effort]

Couple random classics