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Bob Trumpy
6 de março de 1945 – 2 de novembro de 2025 · Springfield, Illinois, USA
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Bob Trumpy is a former Pro Bowl tight end and accomplished football broadcaster, best known for his long-standing role as a color commentator with NBC Sports. Trumpy played his entire NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1977, earning two Pro Bowl selections and emerging as one of the most reliable receiving tight ends of his era. After retiring from the field, Trumpy transitioned into broadcasting and became a key figure in NBC’s NFL coverage throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He was often paired with play-by-play veterans like Don Criqui and Charlie Jones, bringing a calm,… Ler mais
Bob Trumpy is a former Pro Bowl tight end and accomplished football broadcaster, best known for his long-standing role as a color commentator with NBC Sports. Trumpy played his entire NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1977, earning two Pro Bowl selections and emerging as one of the most reliable receiving tight ends of his era.
After retiring from the field, Trumpy transitioned into broadcasting and became a key figure in NBC’s NFL coverage throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He was often paired with play-by-play veterans like Don Criqui and Charlie Jones, bringing a calm, analytical presence to each broadcast. His commentary drew on his playing experience, offering thoughtful insight into offensive schemes, line matchups, and situational strategy without ever overwhelming the viewer.
Trumpy was part of the broadcast team for four Super Bowls on NBC: Super Bowl XVII, Super Bowl XX, Super Bowl XXVII, and Super Bowl XXVIII. His Super Bowl work highlighted his consistency and ability to deliver clear, engaging analysis on the sport’s biggest stage, earning him a place among the most respected voices of his era.
In 2014, he received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to football broadcasting. Known for his professionalism, football intellect, and humility, Bob Trumpy helped shape the voice of NFL television for more than two decades.
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