Bob Prince

American sportscaster (1916–1985) Bob PrinceBob PrinceBornRobert Ferris Prince(1916-07-01)July 1, 1916Los Angeles, California, U.S.DiedJune 10, 1985(1985-06-10) (aged 68)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.Resting placeWestminster Presbyterian Church Columbarium,Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaOther nameThe GunnerEducationUniversity of PittsburghOccupationSportscasterYears active1948–1985 Robert Ferris Prince (July 1, 1916 – June 10, 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator, renowned for his 28-year stint as the voice of Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates, with whom he earned the nickname "The Gunner" and became a cultural icon in Pittsburgh. Prince called Pirates games from 1948 to 1975, including the World Series championship years of 1960 and 1971. Nationally, he broadcast the 1960, 1966, and 1971 World Series and the 1965 All-Star Game for NBC, as well as the first season (1976) of ABC's Monday Night Baseball. He also broadcast at different times for other Pittsburgh-area sports teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Prince was known for his garish sports coats, unabashed approach, rapid-fire delivery, deep, gravelly