Bob and Bert

[OrngeJuiceJones]

This picture got me a little emotional. Also, did anyone hear their post game or their final sign off?

 

[calhouns#1]

Money!!!!!!

 

[GAVol]

This picture got me a little emotional. Also, did anyone hear their post game or their final sign off?View attachment 731979

 

[mscc1998]

Very touching tribute.
We all knew this day was coming.
Two very classy people. The best.

 

[StarRaider]

They probably called over 800 basketball games together... gonna miss those guys

 

[DuckInAPen]

Thanks so much for posting this, @GAVol . So many memories . . .

 

[Rocky Top T]

Gonna miss Bert for sure.

 

[vols 30]

Man. That was emotional.

 

[Les Paul Vol]

Job well done, best wishes to Bob and Bert and their families

 

[i2amavol]

I sure didn't listen to them like I did John Ward. TV games were a lot more available. However, classy guys and fun to listen to.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

This picture got me a little emotional. Also, did anyone hear their post game or their final sign off?View attachment 731979

I did. Wanted to listen to all that the players and CRB said, especially wanted to hear these two, because they’re the only ones I’ve ever heard (outside of Hamer) call a Mens BB game. I thought the Vol Network tribute at the end was wonderful. Bert lost his composure a few times- just shows how much he loves Tennessee.
I would give Bob a little ribbing when he botched something, like others on here. But, to me, he had some enormous shoes to fill after John Ward, and he did an admirable job. You don’t last this long in that business without either having dirt on somebody or being good, and I have sat many a night somewhere in the United States or elsewhere, with my headphones or without, listening to the one and only “Statewide Stadium” while either he or John Wilkerson and their color analysts brought the game to me because I couldn’t be there in person. I knew this day would come and I pray he and Bert have their best days ahead. People like them make me prouder than ever to support Tennessee Athletics.

 

[freedom fighter]

The new broadcast team will be better

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

I’ve been listening to the Vols on the radio for as long as I can remember. I’ve had the pleasure of having John Ward and Bill Anderson for 1st 27 years of my life, and Bob & Bert for the last 26. Doubt there are many athletic programs , Pro or College, that have been so blessed. Good luck Mike Keith. You have an incredible legacy to maintain.

 

[vols 30]

I work a lot of Saturdays. Listening to Bob and Bert from a transistor radio in my delivery truck was great. I'm sure it will still be moving forward.

 

[EasternVol]

Money!!!!!!

Speaking of that, does anyone know if it's Bert's voice saying "money!" in the Capital One 'first basketball game' ad?

 

[Voltopia]

It's not just saying goodbye to Bob and Bert calling our basketball games, it's saying goodbye to a part of my life - to a part of all our lives - as well. This day is a heavy one. Not a bad one. But a heavy one. Congratulations to them on a phenomenal run representing Tennessee.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks to both for their dedication to our program. I'm sure it's hard to let it go after so many years.

 

[DuckInAPen]

It's not just saying goodbye to Bob and Bert calling our basketball games, it's saying goodbye to a part of my life - to a part of all our lives - as well. This day is a heavy one. Not a bad one. But a heavy one. Congratulations to them on a phenomenal run representing Tennessee.

Some of the old calls played in that final montage were of games I watched with loved ones who are now no longer among the living. Heavy indeed.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Man Bob and Bert’s final game was at least better than John’s.

 

[feathersax]

That was 12 minutes of memories & Big Orange joy! Bob & Bert with their voices cracking with emotion, tribute to their families...& the last 5 minutes of game highlights was wonderful! The Vol Network has been doing it for many great years, & these two VFL announcers will be remembered. Thanks, Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp!

 

[Dadof2volfans]

It's not just saying goodbye to Bob and Bert calling our basketball games, it's saying goodbye to a part of my life - to a part of all our lives - as well. This day is a heavy one. Not a bad one. But a heavy one. Congratulations to them on a phenomenal run representing Tennessee.

This is the best way to explain it, I cried during the tribute to them. Wow 26 years of my life listening to them.

 

[livefaith]

Thanks guys. It was a really good montage at the end

 

[GreveHaller]

I really wanted to hear Bert say "he's a player, Bob" one last time

 

[AllMidSouth]

Listened to the final segment live as it came on, it sorta got to me to tell the truth. Bert is as good at color commentating as anyone Ive heard anywhere. Bob did what he could.

 

[OffTackleVol]

That was 12 minutes of memories & Big Orange joy! Bob & Bert with their voices cracking with emotion, tribute to their families...& the last 5 minutes of game highlights was wonderful! The Vol Network has been doing it for many great years, & these two VFL announcers will be remembered. Thanks, Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp!

The video has disappeared, any ideal as to where to find it?