Bob Lobel Bio | Wiki
Bob Lobel (Full Name: Robert “Bob” Lobel) is a popular former sportscaster for WBZ-TV in Boston, Massachusetts who is now the host of the podcast UnAnchored Boston with Mike Lynch. He is also the co-host of Legends with Bob Lobel. Before, Bob anchored the sports segments on the evening newscasts between Sunday and Thursday and hosted the weekly programs Sports Final and Patriots 5th Quarter. During a round of layoffs in April 2008, Bob’s contract was bought out by the station.
Golf Digest called Bob an “iconic sportscaster” with “an impressive resume” that includes having worked as a news anchor, NFL and NBA announcer, NCAA Tournament sideline reporter, and Fenway Park public announcer. In 1969, Bob was hired as a sportscaster by WVNY in Burlington, Vermont despite no previous experience or education in broadcasting. After his wife became pregnant, Bob took a higher-paying job at WJOY. In 1972, Bob joined WGIR in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he hosted a nightly call-in show and called high school sports, Saint Anselm and Dartmouth hockey, and American Legion baseball.
His show gained a following on Massachusetts’ North Shore, where Bob became an alternative to WBZ’s Guy Mainella. In October 1976, Bob joined WBZ, where he replaced Ken Beatrice as host of the 10 pm to midnight program, Calling All Sports. In February 1977 he was given the additional assignments of drive-time sports reporter and color commentator for Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins home games. During the 1977 NBA Playoffs, Bob filled in for Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Johnny Most.
Bob Lobel Age
Bob was born on December 24, 1943, in Apple Creek, Ohio, in the United States. He is 80 years old. Bob celebrates his birthday on December 24, every year.
Bob Lobel Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Bob stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in ( Approx. 1.83m ).
Bob Lobel Family
He was born was born in Apple Creek, Ohio, to his parents. Bob never really got to know his father, who died at 57. Bob’s mother attempted suicide two times prior to dying eight years ago following a stroke. From his father, Bob got his sense of humor and showmanship; from his mother, a private sense of despair.
Bob Lobel Wife
Bob was previously married to Susan Wornick a television journalist and current TV host and spokesperson, well known as a longtime reporter and anchor, from 1981 until 2014, at WCVB-TV in Boston. Since May 2014, Bob and his ex-wife Susan Wornick have served as on-air talent in hosting segments on MeTV Boston, the digital subchannel of WCVB which airs classic television programs. He has two children, a son named Doug and a daughter named Alexandra.
Bob Lobel Education
He received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and a master’s degree from the University of Vermont.
Bob Lobel Sportscaster
He was a sportscaster for WBZ-TV. Bob joined WBZ-TV as weekend sports anchor in 1979 and was promoted to weekday anchor and sports director in 1981. He has also done some play-by-play work, calling WBZ’s annual broadcast of the Boston Marathon, Boston Celtics games from 1989 until 1993, Boston College Eagles football games in 1986, New England Patriots preseason games from 1985 to 1991, and two NFL games for NBC in 1985.
Bob was a sideline reporter for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament between 1995 and 1997. On April 2, 2008, it was reported that Bob would be released from WBZ-TV after almost thirty years with the station. On December 1, 2010, Lobel bob doing a new radio show on WTPL-FM 107.7 in New Hampshire. The show ran until 2014. On February 3, 2009, he returned briefly to the WBZ fold, on WBZ 1030 AM, replacing Gil Santos (longtime sportscaster who retired on January 30) as the on-air sports reporter. Bob continues to work with the radio station in other capacities, including golf reports on weekends.
Bob Lobel Health
He has dealt with significant health problems in recent years. In March 2020, Bob was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a neurological disorder caused by inflammation or swelling across both sides of one level or segment of the spinal cord. It left Bob paralyzed from the waist down.
Bob Lobel Paralyzed
He has been paralyzed from the waist down since his diagnosis of transverse myelitis. Sadly, the disease’s paralysis caused Bob to lose control of his legs.
Bob Lobel Today
He is now the host of the podcast UnAnchored Boston with Mike Lynch. The two have been doing a podcast together, and the producer, Hank Morse, texted Mike to apprise him of the situation. Turns out Mike was at his winter place in Naples.
Bob Lobel Drunk On-Air | Drunk On Air
During his entire 34-plus year career, Bob has never appeared on the air intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol,” the suit claimed, and the strip was intended to injure him personally and professionally.
Bob Lobel Net Worth
Bob gets his wealth from his work as a host of the podcast UnAnchored Boston with Mike Lynch. Therefore, Bob has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Bob’s net worth is $5 million.
What Disease Does Bob Lobel Have
He was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, which the National Multiple Sclerosis Society defines as “a neurological disorder caused by inflammation (swelling) across both sides of one level or segment of the spinal cord.”
How old is Bob Lobel
Bob is an 80-year-old who was born on December 24, 1943, in Apple Creek, Ohio, in the United States. Bob celebrates his birthday on December 24, every year.
Who Was Married To Bob Lobel
Former American television journalist and current TV host and spokesperson Susan Wornick was previously married to Bob.