Tribute RIP Bob Cole

[jaffy27]

Bob Cole and Dick Irvin Jr. Man.

Thanks for the memories Bob Cole. RIP.

Was a gift from the heavens man, god handcrafted Cole for this purpose, a true gentleman and legend…..the greatest voice in ALL of sport

RIP BOB, thanks for lending your voice to our living rooms every Saturday night and bringing excitement to EVERY game you’ve ever broadcasted….

 

[Runner77]

 

[BehindTheTimes]

The best to ever do it. Even in his 80’s he was better than Jim Hughson.

 

[sheed36]

Watching and reading all these Bob Cole highlights and great memories from over the years here and around the internet today has been like a huge nostalgic trip down memory lane of pretty much my entire life of watching hockey plus other memories.

 

[Runner77]

Irvin sounds as sharp as a tack on that clip.

Watching and reading all these Bob Cole highlights and great memories from over the years here and around the internet today has been like a huge nostalgic trip down memory lane of pretty much my entire life of watching hockey plus other memories.

You had to know that you’d pique our curiosity with those “other memories.”

“Plus” as in a bonus edition? “Never before divulged?” You mean, you have extra memories that don’t involve watching hockey?

Is there a special access code to set them free?

Did they involve the time you booked a motel room with a crate of cod cheeks? Doing counter-espionage on @OldCraig71 ’s lobster stash?

God knows what else it could be, b’y!

 

[HabbyGuy]

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.

 

[sheed36]

Irvin sounds as sharp as a tack on that clip.


You had to know that you’d pique are curiosity with those “other memories.”

“Plus” as in a bonus edition? “Never before divulged?” You mean, you have extra memories that don’t involve watching hockey?

Is there a special access code to set them free?

Did they involve the time you booked a motel room with a crate of cod cheeks? Doing counter-espionage on @OldCraig71 ’s lobster stash?

God knows what else it could be, b’y!

Oh I have lots of memories from my younger years that would be best to not repeat in public.

Lots of these other memories involve hockey as well but not about the actual game itself but the fun times watching with family and friends who are unfortunately no longer with us or I don't see often enough.

Since there were many many adult beverages involved during some of these night's I'd imagine there's lots of other stuff I shall never remember though.

Had pan fried cod cheeks just last Saturday and lobster season starts Saturday. Be interesting to see the price.

 

[Runner77]

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.

4 figures on Mount Rushmore. Dick Irvin deserves a spot.

 

[Kimota]

What? No! I wished he would come back in some capacity. I had no idea he was 90. But it makes sense but it had been such a short while since he retired.

That's quite a big page that is turned to our favorite pastime. What made HNIC great with Cherry and all the tradition.

Really the GOAT.

R.I.P. Bob Cole.

 

[HabbyGuy]

4 figures on Mount Rushmore. Dick Irvin deserves a spot.

I'm speaking strictly of guys who were their generations callers of the game.

Dick Irvin stands alone as the GOAT of colour commentators. It's why I didn't include him.

 

[Runner77]

I'm speaking strictly of guys who were their generations callers of the game.

Dick Irvin stands alone as the GOAT of colour commentators. It's why I didn't include him.

I guess you missed the part where Dick Irvin did PxP and how he was exceptionally great at it:

After Danny Gallivan's retirement in 1984, Irvin Jr. served as the Canadiens' play-by-play announcer in regional games, staying as a colour commentator for national games. From 1976 through 1997, he also offered radio play-by-play analysis for non-NHIC games.

Even more deserving as he did both PxP and color so well.

 

[HabbyGuy]

I guess you missed the part where Dick Irvin did PxP and how he was exceptionally great at it:

After Danny Gallivan's retirement in 1984, Irvin Jr. served as the Canadiens' play-by-play announcer in regional games, staying as a colour commentator for national games. From 1976 through 1997, he also offered radio play-by-play analysis for non-NHIC games.

Even more deserving as he did both PxP and color so well.

No I didn't, I'm aware of his stint as a play by play man. I just feel he's best known for his insightful colour commentary, knowlege of the history of the game and class. He was amazing, no doubt, but he wasn't the voice of a nation like the other three.

 

[Runner77]

No I didn't, I'm aware of his stint as a play by play man. I just feel he's best known for his insightful colour commentary and class. He was amazing, no doubt, but he wasn't the voice of a nation like the othe three.

I shall not bicker in a Bob Cole thread.

Loved them both. I’ll build my own Mount Rushmore maquette good Sir. Enjoy yours although it’s missing a figure.

 

[HabbyGuy]

I shall not bicker in a Bob Cole thread.

Loved them both. I’ll build my own Mount Rushmore maquette good Sir. Enjoy yours although it’s missing a figure.

LOL No bickering, just explaining my reasoning for not including Dick Irvin, as I have the greatest respect for him, and didn't want you to think I wasn't aware of how amazing he was. He was/is incomparable. (As a colour commentator)

 

[Runner77]

LOL No bickering, just explaining my reasoning for not including Dick Irvin, as I have the greatest respect for him, and didn't want you to think I wasn't aware of how amazing he was. He was/is incomparable. (As a colour commentator)

If language is not a defining criteria, René Lecavalier was sublime.

We’re all blessed as hockey fans to have had so many great broadcasters.

 

[nhlfan9191]

I hated that they kept him on way too long. It was hard listening to him struggle to process what was happening on the ice. He was an absolute legend and the more meatheads they bring onto CBC/Sportsnet, the more you appreciate what a legend he truly was. RIP.

 

[red devil]

 

[StCaufield]

He was a habs fan growing up as well. Now he can hopefully catch up with all of the other legends that have passed. RIP

 

[Redux91]

That one hurts
RIP big guy, he was one of those voices you thought would last forever
Even if you hated him sometimes lol

 

[Habs13]

RIP Bob Cole. Few men are as iconic as you are, good sir.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

RIP to a legend who was the voice for a couple of generations of Canadians and the voice of HNIC

Such a classic voice. This is definitely one of his best calls. The Dehhhhh - jardin call just chills.

The 24th banner in Montreal forum, and the everything is happening against the Bruins calls are up there too.

Rest In Peace, Cole. You are missed.

 

[the valiant effort]

Sad, sad day. I can’t seem to find it, but one of his greatest ever feats came during that CHI/LAK overtime when they played like 8 minutes without whistle while Bob turned back the clock and didn’t miss a beat. Legendary

 

[Kimota]

DES JAR DIN!

Chills!

 

[Chili]

If language is not a defining criteria, René Lecavalier was sublime.

We’re all blessed as hockey fans to have had so many great broadcasters.

He had the best voice of any sports announcer I ever heard. Smooth as silk.

 

[Miller Time]

Rip & thank you for the memories.

His voice will forever be associated with the joy of watching hockey on a Saturday night for me.