Bob Barry Sr. RIP

[okienole3]

http://newsok.com/article/3618563

[jumperstop]

Prayers for his family...

[FirstandGoal]

Sad if true...

[SoonerLaw09]

Nothing on NewsOK or KFOR. You'd think if that was true it'd be on the front page.

Link or retract your post.

[oudavid1]

Nothing on NewsOK or KFOR. You'd think if that was true it'd be on the front page.

Link or retract your post.

http://twitter.com/#!/RPendergraft/statuses/130687494172852224

I trust this guy.

[SoonerLaw09]

That page does not exist

[Soonerpsycho]

:(

http://newsok.com/long-time-oklahoma-sportscaster-bob-barry-sr.-dies/article/3618563?custom_click=headlines_widget

[Boomer.....]

:(

[okienole3]

Prayers sent

[Lott's Bandana]

Sticky this thread.

Facebook is starting to blow up.

[cherokeebrewer]

sadness...

[cccasooner2]

Sad to hear, he had quite a historical OU football career.

[Lott's Bandana]

Dayum, this sucks.

So many memories.

TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA!!!

[olevetonahill]

RIP Bob. God needed an announcer

[Lott's Bandana]

http://newsok.com/article/3618563

OkieNole, you can change your thread title in "edit" > "advanced" to Bob Barry Sr Passes, or something to that effect. Sad day in OK.

[delhalew]

:(

[SunnySooner]

So sad, what a friend he was to OU, he may not have been the world's greatest PBP announcer, but I knew he loved the Sooners as much as I do, you could hear it in his voice, the pure joy everytime he got to say, "TOUCHDOWN, OKLAHOMA!!!". RIP, BBS!

[jmr_77]

Lifting up the Barry family in prayer!!

[OhU1]

I always enjoyed him on the News and OU broadcasts. His enthusiasm for OU added to the atmosphere for me when I listened to the radio. Bob Barry was so familiar over the years he seemed like a beloved neighbor. My dad saw Bob at Braums just a month or two ago. I'll miss him. I'm glad OU honored him while he was still alive to enjoy it.

[FirstandGoal]

:(

[SoonerShark]

When I was a news intern at KFOR in 1989, the Barrys, Senior and Junior, were both always polite and treated everone respectfully. Not everyone was so gracious, but I do not have one unkind word to say about either of the Barrys.

[Cheerin' 4 OU]

Say what you want about his stumblings during his football announcing days, but I have to say that I absolutely miss the guy over the air. His laughter was genuine and he poked fun at himself more than we poked fun at him.

Rest in peace, Bob. You've now got the best seat in the house over both God's Sooner team up there and our Sooner team here on earth.

[3rdgensooner]

He was well-loved by many and a great representative of our state. May he rest in peace.

[Widescreen]

He was definitely a great representative of OU.

The timing of this is odd. It's almost like one of his main reasons for hanging around was gone. Does anyone know if he was in poor health?

[bringit]

Long life. RIP

[70sooner]

prayers for the family and RIP, Bob.


TOUCHDOWN, OKLAHOMA!~

[OU-HSV]

RIP.
I can't find much of a story on this yet, guess it hasn't totally gotten out yet.

[LiveLaughLove]

Very very sad news. Prayers for the family. He was a class act of the top degree. His son is too, which does him great honor as a dad.

[zeke]

Prayers for the family.

[oumartin]

Seems once u guys ran him outta the nooth he dent have reason to go on

[Memtig14]

Prayers for him and and his family. It is the loss of a piece of OU tradition for the rest of us.

[En_Fuego]

RIP Bob Barry.....God Bless

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

I dont know how to link on my phone bur NewsOK is reporting Bob Barry Sr died. He lived a long life. RIP

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

RIP Bob Barry

[BB37]

He was definitely a great representative of OU.

The timing of this is odd. It's almost like one of his main reasons for hanging around was gone. Does anyone know if he was in poor health?

I've seen this happen more than once -- a man works hard all his life, then dies just a few weeks or months after retirement.

Bob had had open heart surgery a number of years ago; he lost his wife of 50+ years just a few years ago. He was 80 or 81 at his passing.

He was a lucky guy; he worked in a field he truly loved, and he got paid to watch Sooner football and basketball games and to share them with the rest of us. The NewsOK article mentioned many of the memorable games he called, and I listened to many of them, from my childhood up into my late 50s; it's like seeing part of my childhood disappear.

I will miss Bob, his jokes, flubs, and TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMAs. Sincerest condolences to his family.

[SoonerinSouthlake]

I dont know how to link on my phone bur NewsOK is reporting Bob Barry Sr died. He lived a long life. RIP

http://newsok.com/long-time-oklahoma-sportscaster-bob-barry-sr.-dies/article/3618563?custom_click=lead_story_title

[Sooner95]

That's to bad. Will certainly be missed and remembered for all the great calls on the radio.

RIP Big Bob Barry.

TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA!!!

[LASooner]

Very sad, had a tough time in his latter years broadcasting, but was always enthusiatic for the game and the team, Rest in Peace Bob. :upset:

[Soonerpsycho]

From KFOR:

Bob Barry Sr. passes at the age of 80

NORMAN, Okla.—The NewsChannel 4 family is mourning the loss of one of our own today.

Former KFOR sports director and longtime sports announcer Bob Barry Sr. passed away at the age of 80.

Barry was found inside his home in Norman after neighbors grew concerned that he had not picked up his morning newspaper.

Barry was the voice of the Sooners from 1961 until 1972 and again from 1991 until he retired from the radio last spring.

He also was a play-by-play announcer for the University of Tulsa basketball team and also announced football games for Oklahoma State University in between stints at OU.


http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-bob-barry-sr-passes-at-the-age-of-80-20111030,0,4305609.story

[StoopTroup]

From KFOR:

Bob Barry Sr. passes at the age of 80

NORMAN, Okla.—The NewsChannel 4 family is mourning the loss of one of our own today.

Former KFOR sports director and longtime sports announcer Bob Barry Sr. passed away at the age of 80.

Barry was found inside his home in Norman after neighbors grew concerned that he had not picked up his morning newspaper.

Barry was the voice of the Sooners from 1961 until 1972 and again from 1991 until he retired from the radio last spring.

He also was a play-by-play announcer for the University of Tulsa basketball team and also announced football games for Oklahoma State University in between stints at OU.


http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-bob-barry-sr-passes-at-the-age-of-80-20111030,0,4305609.story

Thanks Psycho


Condolences to the Barry's and every Sooner that enjoyed his work.

What a great life he had.

Thanks Bob!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

He was definitely a great representative of OU.

The timing of this is odd. It's almost like one of his main reasons for hanging around was gone. Does anyone know if he was in poor health?

I heard BBJ on the radio around the time his dad was retiring and they asked him why his dad worked so long...BBJ said that his dad had a fear that he would be one of those guys that retired and died a short time afterwards and that he kept working basically because he felt like it was keeping him alive..I don't have a link or anything to that, but I distinctly remember him saying that and feeling that maybe the guy is ready to go when he retired.

[OU GENO]

I am not far behind Bob in years he was a great person and I hope he did not suffer. He was a true and unbiased sports fan between OU & OSU RIP Big BOB!

[BoomerJ]

Was this very sudden. I had no idea his health was failing.

[Sooner Eclipse]

God bless Bob and his family. He will be missed. A great representative of the entire state.

PS. I hope he finds his hot dog in heaven. :) I laughed the entire game the day I heard that. Merv didn't know how to respond.

[Wishboned]

He's at the 40...the 35...the 30...check that...he's in Heaven.

RIP Bob.

[cleller]

A truly great, funny guy. Loved him since I was kid on Foreman Scotty.

[soonerbub]

R I P BBB

thank you for sharing your joy with TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA (and SWISH and "how bout them apples")

a true OKLAHOMA Original

http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/imgs/media.images/2997/Bob-Barry-Sr-55_1.widea.jpg

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

I think he had heart problems. BTW, please merge with other thread if necessary. I didn't see the other thread.

[ouwino]

He was definitely a great representative of OU.

The timing of this is odd. It's almost like one of his main reasons for hanging around was gone. Does anyone know if he was in poor health?

exactly what i was thinking. RIP Mr. Barry. you will forever be part of OU Football tradition. i hope on your tombstone they put, "TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA"

[Lott's Bandana]

I find it touching that his neighbors looked out for him.

[SunnySooner]

Me too, Lott, that was the first thought I had when I saw that. Sweet. I have those kind of neighbors, it's allsome.

Also, great quote from Toby:



Current OU Announcer Toby Rowland:
"I never saw Bob have a bad day. He loved life. And he loved his job. Even after 50 years of broadcasting he would show up at the stadium like a kid in a candy store. His play by play style was unmistakable, but it is his gentle, kind and fun-loving spirit that I will always remember. His advice and words of wisdom will forever be cherished in my heart. This is a tremendously sad day, but I rejoice that Heaven just got a Legend."

The torch was passed just in time, I suppose, and it looks like a good choice was made. Class act, the both of them.

[SoonerKnight]

It is a truly sad day for the sooner nation!! He touched my life and I'm sure a lot of people's lives. It may sound funny to say that but you could truly tell that he was a nice a genuine guy on and off the air!! May rest in piece Bob you will not be forgetten but you will be missed! Prayers for Bob Jr. and their family as they grieve a loss!!

[sooneredaco]

Touchdown Oklahoma!!!! Those words will never be said with the same amount of passion and love for OUr Sooners as the were by the late and great Bob Barry Sr. RIP good friend. From the bottom of my heart, much love and prayers to his family.

TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA!!!!!!!

[Soonerpsycho]

5_mHlOEXggQ

[SoonerMarkVA]

Sad news. Amazing though that he was able to do what he loved right to the end. I wonder if he knew something not made public when he chose to retire.

[SoonerLaw09]

Whoa. There are times when I don't get my morning paper. Neighbors don't even say a word. If they were that concerned about him something must have been going on that BBS would not let on to the general public.

Many years ago, my wife's grandmother just up and died in her sleep at the age of 64, with no prior health problems. Such things happen. A good time to remember the words of Jonathan Edwards, the great American preacher of the 17th century:

"Resolved, never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life."

[SoonerJack]

Thanks for posting that, psycho. Had not seen that video before.

[Soonerus]

Whoa. There are times when I don't get my morning paper. Neighbors don't even say a word. If they were that concerned about him something must have been going on that BBS would not let on to the general public.

Many years ago, my wife's grandmother just up and died in her sleep at the age of 64, with no prior health problems. Such things happen. A good time to remember the words of Jonathan Edwards, the great American preacher of the 17th century:

"Resolved, never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life."

A doctor lives across the street from him, could be a factor...

[StoopTroup]

5_mHlOEXggQ


It will take 10 just like him to replace him.

Thanks again SP!

[StoopTroup]

R I P BBB

thank you for sharing your joy with TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA (and SWISH and "how bout them apples")

a true OKLAHOMA Original

http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/imgs/media.images/2997/Bob-Barry-Sr-55_1.widea.jpg


AWESOME PIC!

[Sooner_Tuf]

RIP Bob

It's like losing a family member :(

[Judge Smails]

I hope he got to see OU stomp KSU before he died. I think he would have liked that.

[rekamrettuB]

Sure hope he passed sometime after 6 o'clock Saturday evening. I'm sure he did as I would imagine someone would have spoken to him after the OU game. One can only hope the last game he witnessed was the Tech crapper.

RIP Bob Barry. Say hello to the boys for us.

[btk108]

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/235/33660110150344545456636.jpg

[stoopified]

RIP Big Bob, you will be missed

[BB37]

Sure hope he passed sometime after 6 o'clock Saturday evening. I'm sure he did as I would imagine someone would have spoken to him after the OU game. One can only hope the last game he witnessed was the Tech crapper.

RIP Bob Barry. Say hello to the boys for us.

Sounds like he missed the KSU game. Per this DOK story, Big Bob's Saturday newspaper and mail were untouched, which caused his neighbors to become concerned. BBJr said he tried to call his dad repeatedly after the game, but got no answer. His oldest son said it looked like he'd taken a nap. Sounds like a good way to go.

http://newsok.com/bob-barry-sr.-a-legend-who-worked-on-both-sides-of-bedlam/article/3618575?custom_click=pod_headline_ou-sports

[8timechamps]

RIP BBS. Although I bitched and moaned about how he confused me, he was a Sooner and a good man. I'm sure he'll be missed.

[S008NER]

Bob Barry Sr. was truly a sooner legend and will be missed.

[VA Sooner]

Watched Bob Barry Senior for years... will truly be missed. My heart out to the Barry family.

[MyT Oklahoma]

Rest In Peace and thanks for the memories.

I still remember years ago when the only way to catch an OU game was on the radio no matter how hard it was to get reception in Osage City, KS. How well I remember.. "This is the voice of the Sooner Football Network".

[Blue]

Box, Everage, Barry, Selmon, Helander...

Tough year for OU. RIP Bob Barry. I always enjoyed your enthusiasm for OU.

[Okie35]

Rest In Peace. This year has been awful.

[AlbqSooner]

Prayers for his family. Badger, say what you will about his bumbling in the last years of his on-air career, you were probably not around Oklahoma at the time, but when he was younger he was one of the best.

[Boomer.....]

I think he had heart problems. BTW, please merge with other thread if necessary. I didn't see the other thread.

I heard this morning that it was a heart attack.

[rekamrettuB]

Sounds like he missed the KSU game. Per this DOK story, Big Bob's Saturday newspaper and mail were untouched, which caused his neighbors to become concerned. BBJr said he tried to call his dad repeatedly after the game, but got no answer. His oldest son said it looked like he'd taken a nap. Sounds like a good way to go.

http://newsok.com/bob-barry-sr.-a-legend-who-worked-on-both-sides-of-bedlam/article/3618575?custom_click=pod_headline_ou-sports

Damn. I read that and just thought Sunday paper.

[Soonerus]

Box, Everage, Barry, Selmon, Helander...

Tough year for OU. RIP Bob Barry. I always enjoyed your enthusiasm for OU.

That's a classic !!!

[Soonerus]

Sounds like he missed the KSU game. Per this DOK story, Big Bob's Saturday newspaper and mail were untouched, which caused his neighbors to become concerned. BBJr said he tried to call his dad repeatedly after the game, but got no answer. His oldest son said it looked like he'd taken a nap. Sounds like a good way to go.

http://newsok.com/bob-barry-sr.-a-legend-who-worked-on-both-sides-of-bedlam/article/3618575?custom_click=pod_headline_ou-sports

Sunday's papers were untouched...

[SoonerTerry]

So many saturdays spent in the truck with Grandad listening to Big Bob call the OU game.. I always meant to send him a letter or something and tell him what he meant to us, and looking back how much more it means to me, sharing that time with Grandad, me, Big Bob, and our beloved sooners. Later in life, after we lost Grandad, I would listen to Bob call the game and it was like going back to that special time spent with Grandad.
I wish i could have told him..

[Mississippi Sooner]

The memories I'll always have of Big Bob aren't really of his radio work for OU. In my mind, that will always be John Brooks saying, "jimminy christmas!" No, I'll always remember him as the premier sports guy at channel 4. He always acted professionally, but with a very natural good humor. He was one of a kind.

[texas bandman]

Prayers for his family. The Sooner family has lost another beloved figure. :(

[soonervegas]

The memories I'll always have of Big Bob aren't really of his radio work for OU. In my mind, that will always be John Brooks saying, "jimminy christmas!" No, I'll always remember him as the premier sports guy at channel 4. He always acted professionally, but with a very natural good humor. He was one of a kind.

Funny, me too. I grew up on sports watching him on channel 4. It would have been a sin in my household to watch sports highlights on 5 or 9.

[badger]

This morning's paper:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/articleimages/2011/20111101_Plante20111101.jpg

[picasso]

God bless him.

[soonerloyal]

For my family & I, Bob Barry Sr. was not just The Voice of Oklahoma Football - he was a touchstone of HOME, no matter where we happened to be planted. When we tuned in and heard his voice, it melted the miles away and warmed our hearts. We will miss him so very much.

I have a BBS ringtone on my phone that makes me smile whenever I hear it. It's a bittersweet smile now. Maybe some of you will use it. http://www.myxer.com/ringtone/id/1733615/Tech-Dudes-Co/Oklahoma-TOUCHDOWN-Ringtone/



Prayers for all who love him. Your PBP is perfect now, Sir...enjoy the view of the games from your new seat. BOOMER SOONER.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

thanks for the ringtone info

[StoopTroup]

Very nice send off they had for Bob prior to the game Saturday. The honoring of Switzer was also very nice.