Canadian hockey broadcaster, Bob Cole, dead at 90 - CK News Today

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Bob Cole (Photo courtesy of NHL)

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Bob Cole, a legendary Canadian sports announcer and play-by-play, has died at the age of 90.

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He died Wednesday night in St. John's, Newfoundland, surrounded by his family, according to the CBC.

Known for his signature "Oh, baby" catchphrase, Cole provided a special soundtrack to one of Canada's favourite games.

Cole was on Hockey Night in Canada for 50 years and completed his run after the 2018-19 season.

The award-winning broadcaster was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996 and is a recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for broadcasting excellence.

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