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Bob Trumpy, Bengals Legend and Broadcaster, Passes at 80

11/2/2025

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Bob Trumpy, former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and broadcaster, died at age 80.
The Bengals announced his passing on November 2, 2025.
Trumpy was a 1968 12th-round draft pick who became a four-time Pro Bowler and scored Bengals' first touchdown.
After retiring, he called four Super Bowls and three Olympics for NBC Sports.
Bengals president Mike Brown praised his on-field and broadcasting contributions and expressed regret over his passing.

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Bob Trumpy, former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and broadcaster, died at age 80.
The Bengals announced his passing on November 2, 2025.
Trumpy was a 1968 12th-round draft pick who became a four-time Pro Bowler and scored Bengals' first touchdown.
After retiring, he called four Super Bowls and three Olympics for NBC Sports.
Bengals president Mike Brown praised his on-field and broadcasting contributions and expressed regret over his passing.