Bruins announcer Bob Wilson dies at 85

[raccoonradio]

http://www.bostonherald.com/news_op...ald_bob_wilson_lived_even_better_out_of_booth

born Bob Castellon, he had to pick a 2 syllable stage surname so it would fit into
jingles for WCOP, and he chose his mother's maiden name of Wilson. later did Bruins hockey for yrs (WBZ)

 

[raccoonradio]

Tweets about the passing of Bob Wilson, Bruins radio: Jack Edwards: "We are saddened by news of the death of legendary Bruins radio play-by-play man Bob Wilson. He was my greatest inspiration."....

Dale Arnold: "I am just learning of the passing of Bob Wilson, one of the iconic sports voices of our time and a kind and classy gentleman. My hero."

John Tomase: "Talk about a Golden Age of broadcasting. Bruins fans over 35 can recall a time when their options were Bob Wilson or Fred Cusick. RIP, Bob."...

Mark from Boston Radio Watch: "Bob Wilson started Bruins pXp in1971. He started 1994-1995 season but retired during lockout. Dale Arnold filled in after lockout ended."

 

[Omnibus]

A Class Act to the very end.

 

[Cap-n Spackle]

Can't tell you how many west coast games I listened to as a kid with my Jaguar transistor radio when I was supposed to be sleeping. RIP Bob.