For more than 40 years, Bob Irving has practiced in the field of broadcasting with a degree of professionalism, integrity and skill which is recognized and has been honoured at the national level. The Sports Director at CJOB radio since 1982, he has also been the play-by-play person known as the beloved “Voice of the Bombers” since 1974. Unwavering in his support of innumerable charities and community groups, he has participated on national and provincial sports committees and not-for-profit boards. He has MC’d hundreds of fundraisers for local charities and sports organizations including Manitoba Special Olympics. He has served as president of the Football Reporters of Canada, the Canadian Curling Reporters and the Manitoba Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association. Bob Irving has also given his time to a number of boards and committees including the Selection Committees for the CFL Players Awards. He is also past chair and senior advisory committee member for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. In tribute to Mr. Irving, on May 24, 2013, the Winnipeg Football Club unveiled the ‘Bob Irving Media Centre’ at Investors Group Field. In 2014, the Pan Am Clinic Foundation honoured him with their professional sports achievement award.
