Bob Neumeier, longtime Boston sports activities reporter and NBC horse racing knowledgeable, dies
Bob Neumeier, the affable broadcaster often known as “Neumy” to legions of sports activities followers conversant in his work at Ch. 4, as a number on WEEI, or as a horse racing knowledgeable for NBC, died Saturday, his household confirmed.
Neumeier, a 1972 graduate of Syracuse College, had battled well being points not too long ago, together with hassle along with his coronary heart. He suffered a stroke in October 2014, requiring 5½ hours of surgical procedure, however returned to work at Comcast SportsNet New England (now NBC Sports activities Boston) the next Could.
From 1981-2000, through the heyday of native information, Neumeier was a reporter and anchor at Ch. 4, the place his deft writing skill made him an ideal complement to irreverent weekday sports activities anchor Bob Lobel.
Later, he hosted middays at WEEI from 2002-05. He joined CSSNE in 2010. He additionally known as the Bruins on WBZ (1030) from 1996-99, and was greatest identified to a nationwide viewers as a trusted knowledgeable on NBC’s horse racing protection.
“We’re saddened to supply our condolences to the family and friends of Bob Neumeier, who handed away final evening. Within the midst of a outstanding profession in Boston,” an NBC spokesperson mentioned in a press release. “Neumy joined NBC Sports activities and for greater than 20 years was a beloved member of our household engaged on horse racing, soccer and Olympics, amongst different occasions. Our ideas are with Bob’s spouse Michele, and the various sports activities followers to whom he meant a lot.”
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