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LEGENDARY 680 CJOB SPORTCASTER BOB IRVING RETIRES AS VOICE OF THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

After Nearly 50 Years, Bob Irving’s Final Game is the West Final on December 5

For Immediate Release

WINNIPEG, November 9, 2021 – Global News Radio 680 CJOB today announced that after 52 years in the broadcasting business, veteran sportscaster Bob Irving has decided to retire.

Irving will conclude his nearly five decades as voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the final home game of the season on December 5.  In honour of Irving’s remarkable run as the Bombers play-by-play announcer, the team will be dedicating this game to him including a pre-game ceremony to recognize Bob’s contributions to the team.  

Bob “Knuckles” Irving has been an important member of the sports community in Manitoba since his arrival at CJOB in 1973.  He became the v