Bob Neumeier
Bob Neumeier | |
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Born | Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S. | November 3, 1950
Died | October 23, 2021 | (aged 70)
Alma mater | Syracuse University |
Occupation | Sports broadcaster |
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Robert E. Neumeier
Early life
Neumeier was born on November 3, 1950, and grew up in
Broadcasting career
Hartford Whalers
Neumeier's first job in broadcasting began in 1975 on WTIC in Hartford, Connecticut, where he called play-by-play of the Whalers, working with Bill Rasmussen and Larry Pleau; among their calls was the famous "Brawl at the Mall" in April 1975 during a playoff series with the Minnesota Fighting Saints.[10] In 1979, Neumeier left the Whalers to become the sports anchor at WFSB in Hartford.[11]
WBZ
In 1981,
Other work
From 1989 to 2000, Neumeier reported and handicapped on
NBC Sports
In 1990, Neumeier defeated around 350 of the world’s best handicappers to win the
Neumeier's work on NBC’s horse racing coverage led to other opportunities at the network. In 1991 he was a reported for NBC’s coverage of the American Cup gymnastics event.[22] He was part of the network’s team at the 1992 Summer Olympics, covering equestrian events.[23] During the 2004 Summer Olympics, he was a reporter during track and field events.[30] In 2006, he signed a three year deal with NBC Sports, which saw him report on Football Night in America and host the network’s NHL coverage as well continue his horse racing and Olympic duties.[31] NBC did not renew his contract in 2009, but Neumeier remained a part of its horse racing coverage through 2016.[4]
WEEI
After leaving WBZ, Neumeier freelanced as a college hockey announcer for
In February 2002, Neumeier replaced Eddie Andelman as Dale Arnold’s co-host on WEEI’s midday show.[32] Neumeier joined WEEI at a time where the station, which was also home to Dennis and Callahan and The Big Show, experienced an explosion in popularity.[33] In 2005, Neumeier left Dale & Neumy, which was the highest-rated show in its time slot, after he and Entercom failed to come to terms on a contract.[34]
Later work
After leaving WEEI, Neumeier spent most of his time in
Death
Neumeier died on October 23, 2021.[5][36] He had suffered from congestive heart failure and heart disease and had been in hospice care for the eight weeks prior to his death.[5]
References
- ^ Dupont, Kevin Paul (October 30, 2021). "Bob Neumeier, great sportscaster and better storyteller, will be missed". The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Craig, Jack (January 23, 1983). "Perseverance, talent, and fate". The Boston Globe. p. TV-11. Retrieved October 24, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Fee, Gayle; Raposa, Laura (April 1, 1993). "Inside Track". Boston Herald.
- ^ a b c Finn, Chad (August 6, 2010). "Neumeier keeps channels open: Sports media; He proves that you can go back again". The Boston Globe.
- ^ a b c Finn, Chad (October 24, 2021). "Bob Neumeier, longtime Boston sports reporter and NBC horse racing expert, dies at 70". The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook. Weymouth High School. 1968. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ Baker, Jim (November 4, 1994). "Shakeup continues at Ch.7". Boston Herald.
- The Boston Globe Magazine. June 12, 1994. p. 32. Retrieved October 24, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- Boston Globe. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
- ^ April 11, 1975 Whalers-Fighting Saints brawl from YouTube
- ^ a b Craig, Jack (May 23, 1989). "Patience pays for Neumeier". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Baker, Jim (September 7, 1993). "Ditka turns diplomat". Boston Herald.
- ^ Greenidge, Jim (July 21, 1995). "Ordway prefers 2 voices, But his budget at WEEI is expected to have the final say". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Baker, Jim (February 3, 1995). "Neumeier is B's choice". Boston Herald.
- ^ a b Doyle, Bill (February 28, 2002). "WEEI, Eddie face off ; Neumeier ready for Andelman". Telegram & Gazette.
- ^ Greenidge, Jim (April 11, 2000). "Neumeier to leave radio job". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Baker, Jim (July 4, 2000). "Neumeier to sign off at Ch.4; Longtime reporter's future uncertain". Boston Herald.
- ^ Ferguson, John D. (July 18, 2000). "One Sure Thing; Lincoln is sport's ambassador". Tulsa World.
- ^ Craig, Jack (April 1, 1990). "Ch. 25 Dream Game Vanishes". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Baker, Jim (March 22, 1994). "Upsets don't upset CBS". Boston Herald.
- ^ Madden, Michael (August 5, 1990). "A mutuel admiration society: Neumeier became the chairman as he found Las Vegas to be no handicap". The Boston Globe.
- ^ a b Craig, Jack (December 23, 1990). "Ready for prime time: Neumeier, Edwards aren't weak end of the operation". The Boston Globe.
- ^ a b Craig, Jack (July 23, 1991). "Neumeier uses his horse sense". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Craig, Jack (October 14, 1992). "All bets off the air Ch. 4 blacks out Neumeier's coup". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Griffith, Bill (May 3, 2002). "Neumeier Set For Another Run". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Racing Analyst Bob Neumeier hospitalized, Retrieved on 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Rachel Alexandra Wins the Preakness". The New York Times (online). May 16, 2009.
- ^ Finn, Chad. "Bob Neumeier hospitalized after suffering stroke". bostonglobe.com. Boston Globe. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ Finn, Chad (May 1, 2015). "Neumeier thankful as he returns to work". The Boston Globe.
- ^ a b Griffith, Bill (October 24, 2003). "Versatile Neumeier is a Sure Bet at NBC". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Bickelhaupt, Susan (November 17, 2006). "Japanese star would bring a world of attention". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Griffith, Bill (February 14, 2002). "Neumeier is Talk of Town; He Appears to be WEEI's Choice". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Griffith, Bill (January 28, 2005). "Options for Neumeier; Timing is Perfect for a Big Payday". The Boston Globe.
- Boston Globe. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
- ^ Finn, Chad (December 22, 2016). "Bob Neumeier, Sean McAdam to be let go by CSN". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Rabello, Kevin. "Veteran Sportscaster Bob Neumeier Dies". boston.cbslocal.com. WBZ 4. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
Further reading
- Keppler, Dean (October 6, 2015). "Bob Neumeier: On Life, Picking Winners, And The Breeders' Cup". Paulick Report. Retrieved October 24, 2021.