A number of readers have been nice enough to add their comments to my blogs, and a recent one generated comments as to why Bob Martin is not in the Ring of Fame.
I treasure the memories I was fortunate to have with Bob and regard him as one of the great friends of my professional and personal life.
The answer to the Ring of Fame question is that Bob did not work for the Denver Broncos.
However, a measure of how highly the organization thought of Bob is that there is a bronze tribute to him,including his facial profile, at the entrance to the press box of INVESCO Field at Mile High.
One of the all-time greats nationally, no question.
By the way, I really do enjoy reading the comments to my blog.
I do not answer because my schedule just makes it real tough, time wise.
I hope no one is offended, because I really do enjoy reading the comments.
We are fortunate to get comments from readers. Whether positive or negative, thse comments all are generated out of passion for the team, and that is something a team can naver take for granted.
So thanks for writing, and thanks for remembering Bob Martin.
Tags: Bob Martin, KOA, radio announcer
Jim,
Thanks again for the post. Living outside of Denver (well outside, like in Illinois outside)
I didn’t have the chance to hear Bob. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how great he truly was though.
I have a montage tribute in video format regarding the Broncos and Bob is on it. It’s one of those things that when your organization gets to the level of success that the Broncos are at, we expect greatness. Bob was no different. When you carry that kind of an endorsement around with you from an ourganization like ours, well…..fitting isn’t it?
Take care Jim and best wishes to your family and friends….
Now go kick Jacksonville’s ASS!!!!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
I might add that you can still hear Bob call the University of Colorado games. Sirius carries some of the CU games. He continues to be one great announcer!
Hey, I’m a WYO alumni and I still listen because it’s Bob…
Wow, it’s good to hear about Bob Martin. Thanks for that.
I grew up with Bob Martin and the Broncos. I don’t remember now how far back he went with them, but I saw the 9 Sept 1960 game against the Boston Patriots . . . the first the Broncos ever played. So I was treated to Bob’s voice for many years.
It’s also good to hear he’s still doing it. Thanks for that info, Phelpster.
Jim,
Just wanted to say thank you.
Your blogs are always the best and I really look forward to reading the next one.
I read them all but enjoy yours.
Long time fan
Jim,
From your blog, it’s obvious that you read the comments and are willing to comment on them. It says a lot about you and the Bronco organization. Can anybody imagine any Raider exec having anything to do with we lowly fans?
While I’ll always feel the Bob Martin should be a ROFer, I understand your reaaoning. It’s just to bad that all the new Bronco fans will probably never know what a major role his broadcasting expertise played in greatly expanding the fan base of the Broncos.
Don’t know who is broadcasting the CU games, but the Bob Matrin who broadcast the Broncos in the early years died of cancer many years ago.
The former Broncos announcer who can still be heard on CU broadcasts is Larry Zimmer, now the color man for the Buffs, and for many years the play-by-play announcer. Zimmer was Martin’s color man on Broncos broadcasts before sliding over into the play-by-play chair after Martin died in 1990.
I knew next to nothing about Bob Martin today, but I’m glad to know of him now. He is the original voice of the Broncos and as one who works in radio, I can appreciate his accomplishments.
I remember as a kid listening to many a Broncos game on 850 KOA and hearing Bob Martin and Larry Zimmer. What great memories they were. Today we have Dave Logan and I think David Diaz-Infante. Dave Logan reminds me a lot of Bob Martin, and does just about as good; however, I really loved listening to Bob and Larry.
Mountain Man is full of correctness. I apologize for miss-remembering the Bob and Larry team. I too grew up listening to both of them. I am just pleased to find Larry’s voice on the airwaves…
No disrespect to the current Bronco announcers – I listen to you every week and I do appreciate the great job you do.
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