Bob Rathbun Bio | Wiki
Bob Rathbun is a popular American sports television announcer, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Author of Fast Forward Winner. At the moment, Bob works as the announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball games on Bally Sports South since 1996. Initially, Bob covered broadcast tenure for both the Washington Bullets and Baltimore Orioles.
Bob Rathbun Age
Bob was born on November 25, 1954, in Virginia, in the United States. He is 68 years old. Bob celebrates his birthday on November 25, every year.
Bob Rathbun Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Bob stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx 1.75 m).
Bob Rathbun Family
He was born and brought up in Virginia, to his caring and loving parents. At the moment, Bob has not disclosed any details regarding either his parents or if he has siblings.
Bob Rathbun Wife
Bob is happily married to his lovely wife Marybeth. The pair is proud parents to their two kids namely Court and Grace. However, Bob has not disclosed many details regarding either his wife and children.
Bob Rathbun Education
After completing his primary and high school education Bob attended Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. Later on, in 1976, Bob graduated and was inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2006, and became a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1988.
Bob Rathbun Atlanta Hawks
He is a sports television announcer, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Author of Fast Forward Winner. At the moment, Bob works as the announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball games on Bally Sports South since 1996.
Bob is the play-by-play announcer for both the NBA Atlanta Hawks and the WNBA Atlanta Dream. He is now partnered with Dominique Wilkins, a nine-time NBA All-Star and player for the Hawks. Moreover, he also works as the play-by-play announcer for Southeastern Conference football games on FSN South and Atlantic Coast Conference college basketball games at Raycom Sports.
Bob worked as the play-by-play announcer on Atlanta Braves baseball games on Fox Sports Net (previously SportsSouth) from 1997 to 2006. He started his career as a sports director at WSTP Radio in Salisbury, North Carolina, in 1973.
Initially, Bob covered broadcast tenure for both the Washington Bullets and Baltimore Orioles. Bob’s baseball experience includes play-by-play gigs with Tidewater Tides and the Richmond Braves.
He served as a radio broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers from 1992 to 1994. Bob and Rick Rizzs replaced legendary Tigers’ voice Ernie Harwell and his partner Paul Carey. He became very unpopular with Detroit fans. Finally, in the 1994 season, Rizzs and Bob were fired.
Following being named Virginia Sportscaster of the Year six separate times, Bob was awarded the same honor in Georgia in 1998. Bob was named to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.
Bob Rathbun Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as the announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball games on Bally Sports South since 1996. Bob’s average salary is $74,261 per year.
Bob Rathbun Net Worth
Bob gets his wealth from his work as the announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball games on Bally Sports South since 1996. Therefore, Bob has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Bob’s estimated net worth is $777,471
How Old Is Bob Rathbun
Bob is a 68-year-old who was born on November 25, 1954, in Virginia, in the United States.
Who Is Bob Rathbun
He is a popular American sports television announcer, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Author of Fast Forward Winner. At the moment, Bob works as the announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball games on Bally Sports South since 1996. Initially, Bob covered broadcast tenure for both the Washington Bullets and Baltimore Orioles.