Early life [ edit] Cole also held the record as the youngest player to play in and make the cut at the Masters Tournament, in 1967, at just short of 19 of age, until Manassero, in 2010, again beat his record. The success of their songs originated from the talents of both respective partners: Rosamond Johnson bore the advanced musical training and keyboard skills, whereas Cole bore the innovative talents in writing new pieces. Instead of enrolling in a college, Bob found a job at the Atlanta University, which became his approximation of the student experience from the interview from his sister, he was able to gain a vast amount of knowledge due to his knowledge-packed environment. Prayers for comfort to the Cole family. He won both the South Africa junior golf championship and the Vaal Amateur. So sorry to hear this, prayers for you all, RIP Bob. Oftentimes this worked to his benefit, others, not so much. Robert Cole's political role may have influenced his son's beliefs, especially in regards to the conditions of the African American race. Prior to that, his usual partners included Gary Dornhoefer, Mickey Redmond, or John Davidson. In 2007, Cole captured his first Gemini Award in the area of Sports Play-by-Play. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. He served in the Air Force and the National Guard and retired from Telemon Corporation as a Regional Director. All Rights Reserved. I just want to do games. Passionate about music his entire life, Cole enjoyed playing piano for family and friends. His family was musical; both his parents were square dancers (Robert Cole, Sr., also played drums) and all the children of the household were educated in certain musical instruments. Mr. Cole married the love of his life, Lyn, on May 11, 1974. Bar Card Number: 04548400 TX License Date: 11/04/1983 Primary Practice Location: Dallas , Texas 7703 Twisted Oaks Cir Dallas, TX 75231-4711 Practice Areas: Administrative and . Being from a large, musical family Bob Cole found himself learning to play the drums, banjo, guitar, piano and cello. Bob is survived by his daughters Cris (Kevin) Rodgers of Gravois Mills, Missouri and Kelly (Randy) Rodgers of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren Megan (Dan) Gist, Jordan Rodgers, Matt (Laura) Rodgers, and Kyle (Lauren) Rodgers; and great-grandchildren Hunter (Lexi) Gist, and Jayden Gist. Success enabled Cole and Rosamond to tour America and Europe with their act. He was. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, where he received both his undergraduate and law degrees. Cole soon established his own black production company with the group of individuals who also left the Troubadours. The production became the supposed first black musical comedy. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 7, 1945, to Jackson Cole and Frances Ann (Gabus) Lemke. 1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates, "Cole falls of bicycle, ends up on golf course", "School Screens Pro Hopefuls; Must Pass Tough 144-Hole Test", "Storylines: Exuma welcomes Tour to kick off 2017 season", "Storylines: Cole follows in parents' footsteps as pro golfer", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobby_Cole_(golfer)&oldid=1142114334, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Most consecutive cuts made 10 (1974 Open Championship 1978 PGA), Longest streak of top-10s 2 (1974 Open Championship 1974 PGA), This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 15:55. His success in the Creole Show, indicated by his popularity amongst his audience that resulted in a promotion, led him to create his own stage character, which he would carry on for another seven years: Willy Wayside, the red-whiskered hobo. Entertainer Robert Allen Bob Cole, Jr. was born on July 1, 1868 in Athens, Georgia to his parents Robert Allen Cole, Sr. and Isabella Thomas Weldon. He broadcast at least one game in every Stanley Cup Finals from 1980 until 2008, after which he was replaced by Jim Hughson. Early life. . Language Note . He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cole and his daughter, Deborah Cole-Anderson. His call on the final shot of the shootout in the semi-final game of the 1998 Winter Olympics at Nagano between Canada and the Czech Republic represented Canada's then-ongoing failure at the games and haunted fans for the next four years. You will receive an email containing a link allowing you to reset your password to a new preferred one. Furthermore, his interest in black politics was revealed from his scrapbook, which was not bursting with newspaper clippings of his own success in black show business, but rather, it consisted mainly of clippings from the Waller Affair. As of 2019, he is 86 years old under the birth sign of Cancer. Mr. Cole was born May 26, 1935, in Fayetteville, NC, to the . His mother spent Halloween night in labor at home in Knox County, Kentucky, ultimately giving birth to Bob weighing in at 13+ pounds on November 1st, 1940. Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri, USA. A short time later, Bob was reunited with his family after they moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1962, he graduated from Notre Dame High School for Boys. Contact. Throughout his years as a teenager and young adult, Cole had many roles in entertainment. In 2011 he left and started his dream job as a gym owner in Largo, FL, where he opened the fourth CrossFit gym in Pinellas County, FL. Cole was a revolutionary figure who contributed to the movement in eliminating the degrading, social characterizations of the black performer, thus, forcing the path of black entertainment towards a more respectable and dignified future. Do you find this information helpful? It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Till we see ya again. Robert "Bob" Cole, 90, Potsdam . Hadnt seen him in years but sure remember good times from years ago! Bob was born and raised in Paragould and relocated to Pocahontas where he worked for Baltz Feed Company. Bob enjoyed spending time camping and traveling in his RV throughout the country. Robert Cecil Cole CM (born June 24, 1933) is a Canadian former sports television announcer who has worked for CBC and Sportsnet and former competitive curler. Betty eventually convinced Simpson to quit the Navy so that he could help her teach at her dancing school. The place goes crazy here in Salt Lake City, and I guess coast to coast in Canada, and all around the world!" The show premiered in South Amboy, New Jersey, on September 27, 1897. Although the script from A Trip to Coontown no longer exists, we know that its existence was a major point of contention for many competing shows. He resides in Windermere, Florida where he teaches private lessons, corporate retreats, and plays ProAms and other golf events. He was born July 26, 1945, to Marvin and Sally Cole and was a graduate of Delaware Academy in Delhi. Robert "Bob" Jackson Cole passed at the age of 75 on October 27, 2020, surrounded by family. He was 98. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife Paula Diane Cole; daughters, Tami Lee Cole and . In recognition of his many accomplishments and contributions to the university and the community, the Board of Trustees of the California State University and California State University, Long Beach are proud to posthumously confer upon Bob Cole the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts. It is possible that his transition was influenced by his partners, who both held college degrees, and his own political notions at the time. In 2008, Bob was selected as the FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year. ----- OBITUARY published October 3, 2001 Sioux City Journal Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa Kingsley, Iowa -- Robert John Cole, 45, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Kingsley, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 30, 2001, at his. He was 81 years old. ROBERT C. COLE BAYONNE Robert C. 'Bob' Cole, Sr. of Bayonne, New Jersey passed away at his home on August 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. 21 February 2017. Cole's voice could be heard in the CBC 2013 TV film The Magic Hockey Skates (based on the book of the same name). Although Cole became the top performer amongst his peers, his significant contributions to the Troubadours did not result in higher pay, and he left the company, taking away his own written scripts and songs. (a hybrid of "goal" and "score"), and then proceeded to call out "Goal, Canada! Visitation will be from 6:00 -7:30 P.M. with the memorial tribute from 7:30 8:00 P.M. Bob will sure be missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Ain't dat scan'lous / words by Bob Cole & J.W. If anyone ever embodied the lyrics to My Way, it was him. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT in 1976 with a BA in History and from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH in 1990 with a master's degree in Organization and Management. However, he committed suicide on August 2, 1911. In November 2013, Rogers Communications reached a 12-year deal to become the exclusive national television and digital rightsholder for the NHL in Canada, beginning with the 201415 season. Ive known Bobs nephew Chadd for 26 years and consider him family. Modesto, California, United States 40 followers 40 connections Join to connect. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Robert Edward Cole, 90 Resides in Central Point, OR Lived In Phoenix OR, Medford OR, Littleton CO, Glen Ellen CA Related To Natalie Cole, Eleanor Cole Also known as Bob Cole Includes Address (16) Phone (4) Email (2) See Results Robert Wesley Cole, 67 Resides in Sonora, CA Lived In Angels Camp CA, El Cajon CA, Hackettstown NJ, Loon Lake WA [12], On September 23, 2016, Cole was appointed to the Order of Canada.[13]. 1011 Master Street They were first teamed up in the 198687 season. The trio's most popular songs were "Louisiana Lize" and "Under the Bamboo Tree" (1901?). The skit incorporated two of his own songs: "4-11-44" and "The Four Hundred's Ball". 1011 Master Street Corbin, Kentucky 40701. Since the departure of both Neale and Irvin, Jr., his usual color commentators were either Garry Galley and/or Greg Millen. Trade Mark (2) Deep voice Other credits include That Championship Season. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins, other extended family, and numerous friends. His partnership led him to performances from New England to New York. For voice and piano. [clarification needed] However, there were few evidence that proved that Cole and Johnson discovered the unscrupulous ruse of their competitors and avoided the confrontation altogether by destroying their booking contract with Michael Levitt. His final play by play broadcast was on April 6, 2019 at the Bell Centre in Montreal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 6-5 in a shootout. To reserve an appointment online, please click your preferred available date. Cole was the lead play-by-play announcer for HNIC on CBC, usually working Toronto Maple Leafs games, from 1980 to 2008. As a trial lawyer, Bob handled major litigation cases throughout the state of Florida in both state and federal courts. Robert (Bob) Cole, 97, of Motley, Minnesota passed away September 1, 2021 at St. William's Living Center in Parker's Prairie, Mn. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To Cole's surprise, Hewitt welcomed him in, listened to his tape, and talked with him for two hours.[2]. He was a member of the Harrison Moose Lodge #2633. Cole was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996 as the recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for broadcasting excellence. He was in the care of family and loving friends who had been close by his side during his journey with illness. And then proceeded to call out `` goal '' and `` score '' ), and plays ProAms and golf. 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