Bob Papa Bio | Wiki
Bob Papa ( Full name Robert L. Papa ) is an American sportscaster. Currently, he is an employee of New York Giants, Golf Channel, and SiriusXM NFL radio. Bob announces different Olympic sports for NBC Sports. He is well known as “the voice” of the New York Giants. Prior to his current job, Bob served as the voice of Thursday Night Football on NFL Network. He worked on this post until 2010.
Bob used to file pregame and postgame reports from New York Giants games on Sundays for NFL GameDay Morning. Additionally, he contributed to NFL.com with columns, chats, as well as reports. Bob worked for the Golf Channel during the NFL off-season. As a member of Golf Channel, Bob called boxing for HBO, SportsChannel America, ESPN, NBC, and Versus as well. He also called the infamous November 23, 2001, match between Richard Grant and James Butler.
At the fight’s end, Butler sucker-punched Grant after Grant had been declared the winner, breaking his jaw. Both Bob and his color commentator called Teddy Atlas loudly called for both Butler’s arrest and permanent suspension from boxing. Later, Butler pleaded guilty to the slaying of artist/writer Sam Kellerman. In the mid-1990s, Bob served as the radio voice for the New Jersey Nets on WOR for several years after Ian Eagle was promoted to television.
From 1989 to 1992, he served as the studio host for NHL on SportsChannel America where Denis Potvin was his analyst. From 2008 to 2010, Bob did play-by-play on NFL games on NFL Network prior to being replaced by Brad Nessler. Currently, Bob serves as the host of the Opening Drive on Sirius NFL Radio, all NFL channels on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Bob Papa Age
He was born on September 19, 1964, in Dumont, New Jersey, United States of America. Bob is 58 years old.
Bob Papa Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Bob stands at the height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx 1.8m).
Bob Papa Family
He was born to his mother and his father Bill on September 19, 1964, in Dumont, New Jersey, United States of America. Bob grew up with his brother called Tom who is a comedian by profession. It’s good to note that Bob is not related in any way to the San Francisco Bay Area sports broadcaster Greg Papa who is a former long-time Oakland Raiders radio voice.
Bob Papa Wife
He was married to his ex-wife called Jen Papa. The couple had three adorable children namely Christopher, Will, and Nicholas. According to his Instagram post, Bob is dating his partner called Kathleen Andrews. The pair has a son called Max. Currently, Bob resides in New Jersey.
Bob Papa Son
He has four sons namely Christopher, Will, Nicholas, ( from his marriage to his ex-wife Jen), and Max from his marriage to Kathleen. Christopher joined Us Military Academy on June 27, 2016, and graduated in 2020.
Bob Papa Education
The Dumont, New Jersey native graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in nearby Oradell. From there, Bob went to further his education at Fordham University where he graduated in 1986.
Bob Papa Golf Channel
Bob is a sports broadcasting veteran who has hosted telecasts for NBC’s coverage of the Olympics since 1992. Also, he is the radio play-by-play voice of the New York Giants. He joined Golf Channel in 2012 and began serving as a play-by-play host for the network’s PGA TOUR Champions events. Also, Bob contributes to the Golf Channel’s coverage of the NCAA Golf Championships.
Apart from working for Golf Channel, Bob also works with Westwood One radio, calling the Masters, U.S. Open as well as PGA Championship. Previously, Bob was a part of HBO’s Boxing After Dark. Bob launched his career as a play-by-play caller right out of college in Utica, N.Y. He has been serving as the voice and face of countless sports programs since 1986.
Bob’s other colleagues at NBC include
Ryan Hanrahan – meteorologist
Paul Burmeister – sports anchor
Devin Scillian – anchor
Adaleigh Rowe – weather reporter
Kaila Lafferty – multi-skilled journalist
Kelly Blanco – host
Benjy Sarlin – policy editor
Bonnie Schneider – weather anchor
Joe Micheletti – reporter
Bob Papa Giants
Bob is best known as the radio play-by-play voice of the New York Giants. He took over this position from Jim Gordon prior to the 1995 season. Now, Bob announces all 16 regular-season games and also all postseason games on the radio. Additionally, he announces all of the team’s pre-season games for WNBC in New York City and simulcasts across the state. During his time with the Giants, Bob has called the team’s victories in Super Bowl XLII[5] and Super Bowl XLVI.
Also, he called their loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV. From 1988 to 1994, Bob worked on the Giants’ pregame and postgame shows on the radio. Apart from that, his work with the Giants includes serving as the host of the YES Network’s Giants Training Camp Report, Giants Online, Giants Chronicles, and Giants Access Blue. Bob, along with two more Fordham University alumni took part in the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens.
Bob worked on NBC’s coverage of the Olympics since 1992. He as well covered boxing at the most recent Summer Olympics. He covered cross-country skiing[17] and curling in 2002. In 2010, Bob covered luge, skeleton, and also bobsled. He as well served as the play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports coverage of Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Additionally, Bob called Rugby at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Bob Papa Salary
He earns a reasonable amount from his current job as a play-by-play host for the Golf Channel. Bob earns an average salary of $74,195 per year.
Bob Papa Net Worth
His broadcasting career serves s the main pillar of his wealth. Bob has an estimated net worth of $1,475,997.
Who Is Bob Papa
Bob is an American sportscaster. Currently, he is an employee of Golf Channel. Bob announces different Olympic sports for NBC Sports. He is well known as “the voice” of the New York Giants. Prior to his current job, Bob served as the voice of Thursday Night Football on NFL Network.
Is Bob Papa Married
Initially, Bob was married to his ex-wife Jen Papa. The couple had three adorable children namely Christopher, Will, and Nicholas. According to his Instagram post, Bob is currently dating his partner called Kathleen Andrews and they share a son called Max.
How Old Is Bob Papa
Bob is a 58-year-old American sportscaster who was born on September 19, 1964, in Dumont, New Jersey, United States of America.