Age, Biography and Wiki
Bob Barry Sr. (Robert Guyton Barry Sr.) was born on 28 February, 1931 in Oklahoma, U.S., is an An Oklahoma Sooners football announcers. Discover Bob Barry Sr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
Popular As |
Robert Guyton Barry Sr. |
Occupation |
Sportscaster |
Age |
80 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
Born |
28 February, 1931 |
Birthday |
28 February |
Birthplace |
Oklahoma, U.S. |
Date of death |
30 October, 2011 |
Died Place |
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 80 years old group.
Bob Barry Sr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Bob Barry Sr. height not available right now. We will update Bob Barry Sr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bob Barry Sr.'s Wife?
His wife is Joan Ellen Hester (27 December 1952 - 10 June 2003) ( her death) ( 2 children)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Joan Ellen Hester (27 December 1952 - 10 June 2003) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Bob Barry Jr. |
Bob Barry Sr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Barry Sr. worth at the age of 80 years old? Bob Barry Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Barry Sr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Miscellaneous |
Bob Barry Sr. Social Network
Timeline
Robert Guyton Barry Sr. (February 28, 1931 – October 30, 2011) was an American television and radio sportscaster, and was formerly the weeknight sports anchor during the 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. newscasts on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma NBC affiliate KFOR-TV, until his retirement in 2008.
He also previously served as the station's sports director.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Ellen Barry (née Hester) (October 15, 1932 - June 10, 2003), and was survived by two sons, John Franklin "Frank" Barry, and Robert Bonnin "Bob" Barry Jr. (December 21, 1956 - June 20, 2015)
Barry graduated from Classen High School in 1946, and studied journalism at the University of Oklahoma before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1951.
Barry is known for being the longtime voice of both the University of Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State University Cowboys sports teams.
Barry began his career in broadcasting began in 1956 at KNOR radio (now KREF) in Norman, Oklahoma, as a salesman, disc jockey and sportscaster.
In 1961, former University of Oklahoma head football coach Bud Wilkinson selected Barry to call OU basketball and football games.
Barry became sports anchor at WKY-TV (now KFOR-TV) in 1966 and was named the station's sports director in 1970.
Barry has been awarded Oklahoma's Sportscaster of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Barry continued as the University of Oklahoma's play-by-play announcer until 1972, when he began calling games for the University of Tulsa from 1973–1974, and Oklahoma State University from 1973 to 1990, before returning to OU in 1991.
In 1997, Barry turned over his sports director duties to his younger son, Bob Barry Jr.. (who then worked as the 10 p.m. sports anchor).
In 2008, he was recognized as a distinguished alumni by the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma.
Barry was a former member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association's Board of Directors and has served on many nonprofit and civic boards in Norman, Oklahoma.
In December 2008, Barry retired from KFOR-TV and television broadcasting.
In September 2009, Barry was honored with the Oklahoma City Public Schools' Wall of Fame Humanitarian Award.
At the end of the 2010-11 OU men's basketball season, Barry retired from play-by-play duties due to health issues, turning the duties over to local sportscaster Toby Rowland (formerly of Oklahoma City CBS affiliate KWTV).
Barry died in his Norman, Oklahoma home on October 30, 2011, at the age of 80.