RIP Bobby Denton

#51
#51
Very sad day indeed. Prayers to Bobby and his family. Bobby was definitely a huge part of Tennessee tradition and a true icon. Not a lot of people around that remembers a time before Bobby was there and I'm one of them and I've been going to games over 45 years. I don't know how I'll react to hearing someone else announce the games. Such a great person with an irreplaceable voice.
 
#53
#53
"It's Football Time in Tennessee!!!"

Mr. Denton, you may be gone but your voice will echo in Neyland for all eternity. I am so happy that my young ones got to experience what you brought to the games just as I did.

Thank you for so many great memories. Heaven's got one awesome PA guy now. God bless you and prayers for the Denton family.
 
#56
#56
Vol Nation lost a legend. Thoughts and prayers to Bobby Denton's family and friends. Very sad news. Great memories made by Mr. Denton
 
#57
#57
A very sad day in Big Orange Country. I've been going to games at Neyland Stadium since 1971 and he's always been there. I will miss "pay these prices and please pay no more" , "...And a HOST of Volunteers!" & "It's Football Time in Tennessee!" What an Icon. We'll miss you, Bobby.
 
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#58
#58
i am really, really going to miss bobby.

almost, but not quite as much, as i miss john ward.

and, almost, but not nearly as much, as i miss UT being one of the dominant teams in the SEC.
 
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#59
#59
Man sad news. As many have said, Im 35 and have been going to games since I was 5 years old. Besides the sheer size of the stadium, his voice was the first things i noticed about the Neyland experience. That loud serious tone really sets the stage that you are ready to "go to battle" so to speak. I of course don't know anything else. It will be very strange to be in the stadium and hear something other than Bobby over the PA. I hope they do a special tribute for him before or during the first game this season.
 
#60
#60
I know this much. When I get to Neyland to watch a game next season, and whoever takes over the PA opens the mic and starts talking, I am going to miss Bobby. So if you see a scrawny bald guy fighting back tears, just excuse me for a moment. I have a feeling I will not be the only one. RIP, Bobby Denton, and thank you for so many great memories.
 
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#61
#61
R.I.P. Mr. Denton. IMO, the university should have a statue or something to honor him
 
#63
#63
A big part of Neyland is gone/moved on... but won't ever be forgotten.
RIP Bobby Denton, and thank you.
 
#64
#64
RIP Bobby Denton.

After spending my early years listening to John Ward on the radio, I remember being blown away by Bobby's voice as well when I finally made it to Neyland.

What a blessing to have been able to hear them both!
 
#66
#66
Not gonna lie, there were times I thought it was time for him to step aside. Then I just started taking his mispronunciations of player's names and sometimes garbled announcements as part of the character of Neyland.

I will miss his catchphrases such as "Pat these prices... " "a HOST of volunteers" and "3rd and the River".
 
#67
#67
I watched the WBIR news earlier and it was mentioned that he used to date Dolly Parton back in the day and they read a statement from her. I didn't know this. The guy just keeps getting more and more interesting.
 
#68
#68
So sad...condolences to his family.

I've been to Neyland nine times to watch UF play you guys. Denton was a great, and I mean GREAT PA announcer.

I loved how he would make that dramatic pause calling out a crucial down and distance when UT was on defense.

Third.........and TWELVE!!!
 
#69
#69
I was able to go To my first game last year and I had always heard about him and now I can say I was able to hear him in person and have that memory of that long standing tradition
 
#70
#70
Miss his calls already. :(

Wish I could go back and relive the 90s of Tennessee football. We didn't realize how good that we had it.
 
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#71
#71
I'm 43, so that's the only voice I've heard over the PA.
I'd say Haywood and Bobby are reminiscing as we speak.
 
#72
#72
It's really going to be weird sitting in that stadium and not hearing that voice. I didn't realize how big a part of my game day the man was.

That is true in so many areas of life. Feeling very nostalgic tonight.
 
#73
#73
Lawrence Wright said:
So sad...condolences to his family.

I've been to Neyland nine times to watch UF play you guys. Denton was a great, and I mean GREAT PA announcer.

I loved how he would make that dramatic pause calling out a crucial down and distance when UT was on defense.

Third.........and TWELVE!!!
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classy post is classy...
 
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#75
Lawrence Wright said:
So sad...condolences to his family.

I've been to Neyland nine times to watch UF play you guys. Denton was a great, and I mean GREAT PA announcer.

I loved how he would make that dramatic pause calling out a crucial down and distance when UT was on defense.

Third.........and TWELVE!!!
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When I was a kid and South Carolina would be in town he'd always pronounce it like...."3rd & 18.........gameCOCKS!!!"
 
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