Bob Lamey
Bob Lamey (born December 23, 1938) is an American
Career
Lamey previously served as radio voice of the
Prior to coming to Indianapolis, Lamey served for five years as the voice of the
In August 2018, Lamey suddenly announced his retirement. A report revealed he had used an uncensored racial slur while telling a story to an African American colleague.[3] Lamey claimed that he was repeating a story told to him by racing driver Derek Daly, who was promptly fired from his job with WISH-TV. Daly disputes Lamey's story, which led to him filing suit against Lamey.[4] In 2021, the charge of conspiracy to defraud against Lamey was dismissed, but he faces five counts of defamation, tortuous interference of business, tortuous interference of a business relationship, and another count of punitive damages.[5]
Personal life
Lamy was born in Chester, Pennsylvania but grew up in Victoria, Texas.[6] He graduated from Texas Christian University and later earned a master's degree from Ohio University. Lamey lives with his second wife, Kim, in Indianapolis. He has three daughters, two stepdaughters, and one stepson. He has seven grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Lamey is a "die-hard" New York Yankees fan.
References
- ^ "'Voice Of The Colts' Bob Lamey Retires". colts.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts broadcaster Bob Lamey apologizes for on-air profanity". ESPN. September 26, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ AP Newswire (August 22, 2018). "Colts longtime announcer Bob Lamey retired after using racial slur in off-the-air conversation". espn.com. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ Ayello, Jim (June 26, 2000). "Derek Daly secretly records Bob Lamey in effort to support Daly's lawsuits over use of a racial slur". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Miller, Robin (February 4, 2021). "Daly vows to fight on after initial ruling in defamation case". Racer. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Chris. "Bob Lamey: Voice of the Indianapolis Colts". www.indianapolis-indiana.funcityfinder.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Tom James Colts Scene: Indianapolis heads to Dallas to open up preseason Trib Star August 8, 2007
- Tom James Colts still hungry; ready to defend their Super Bowl championship Trib Star July 29, 2007
- Profile in Indianapolis Star December 17, 2009