Wes Rucker, Knoxville TN sports writer and WBIR sportscaster

[gr8oldies]

Rucker passed in an auto accident in Knoxville Feb. 19. He had covered Tennessee Volunteer sports for more than 20 years.

Wes Rucker, longtime Tennessee sports journalist, dies at 43

Rucker will be remembered for his distinctive voice, dedication to his craft and love for his family.

www.wbir.com

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2026/02/20/wes-rucker-sports-writer-tennessee-athletics-dies/88768637007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116646p118450c118450v116646d--40--b--40--&gca-ft=226&gca-ds=sophi

 

[Josh Owens]

Wow, sorry to hear this. Think I just saw a new feature from on YOutube, just the other day, praying for family and friends left behind.

 

[gr8oldies]

Wow, sorry to hear this. Think I just saw a new feature from on YOutube, just the other day, praying for family and friends left behind.

He had just launched "10 at 3" on WBIR+ a few months ago

 

[Josh Owens]

Yeah, that's what I saw on YT, thanks.