Bob Neal (Atlanta sportscaster)
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Born | Sportscaster | November 14, 1942
Years active | Since 1977 |
Spouse | Sally Neal |
Children | 2 |
Bob Neal (born November 14, 1942) is an American
Career
Bob Neal has been involved for forty-two years in television and radio at the national and local level. He currently teaches sports journalism at the
The Chicago bred broadcaster's experience includes play-by-play for both the NBA and NCAA
From 2008-2013, Bob was the anchor of the shows Talkin' Football, Talkin' Hoops, "
In addition to his current hosting of Play To Win, his studio hosting experience also includes the award-winning Football Saturday on TBS, the 1986 and 1990
Accolades
Neal's accolades include five Georgia Area Emmys, three Associated Press Awards, and a share of five national Emmys for his role in Goodwill Games telecasts. Neal is also the recipient of two Cable ACE Awards for SEC Football and NBA Coverage as well as the Masters Water Ski Tournament for Turner Sports. Neal is the 2012 recipient of the Lindsey Nelson Award, in recognition of career contributions to broadcasting, presented by the National Football Foundation. Most recently Neal was honored as Distinguished Journalism Alumni by Northern Illinois University and has been inducted into The Silver Circle of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Neal is a member of the Board of Governors of NATAS Southeast.
Personal
Neal studied at Northern Illinois University and the University of Michigan and holds a BA degree in Journalism from NIU. Neal resides with his wife, Sally who was a nationally recognized voice talent agent, in Smyrna, Georgia. His son Dave Neal handles play-by-play for football, basketball and baseball on ESPN, including the ESPN SEC Network. Neal's son Rob, an attorney, is involved with professional golf tournaments.
References
- ^ Hardy, Vinny. "Bob Neal: Legendary Sportscaster Returns Home and Receives Lindsey Nelson Award". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-01-14.