"Bob Barry represented the best of the Sooner spirit," OU president David Boren said in a statement Sunday. "With his contagious enthusiasm, he was one of the best sports broadcast journalists in the entire nation. He was loved by Oklahomans all across our entire state and will be missed by all of us."
Barry tried out for the play-by-play job with 13 others looking to get the job in 1961. Barry would end up being the man.
"I never saw Bob have a bad day," said Toby Rowland, who replaced Barry as the play-by-play announcer.
"He loved life. And he loved his job. Even after 50 years of broadcasting he would show up at the stadium like a kid in a candy store. His play-by-play style was unmistakable, but it is his gentle, kind and fun-loving spirit that I will always remember. His advice and words of wisdom will forever be cherished in my heart."
My prayers go out to Bob Barry and his family and I wish his family the best of luck.
