Bob Jenkins
Bob Jenkins (September 4, 1947 – August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer.[1] He was known for announcing IndyCar and NASCAR races for ESPN/ABC and later NBC Sports. He was born in Richmond, Indiana. Jenkins retired in 2013.
Jenkins was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2021.[2] He died on August 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana from the disease, aged 73.[3]
References
- ↑ Jenkins: Parsons loved eats, song with colleague. NASCAR.com. January 17, 2007. http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/01/16/bparsons.bjenkins.memories/index.html. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
- ↑ "Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins to scale back work amid brain cancer treatment". ESPN. February 16, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ↑ Hunsinger Benbow, Dana (August 9, 2021). "Bob Jenkins, legendary voice of Indy 500, dies: 'He was one of us in every way'". IndyStar.com. Gannet. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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