Harris is active in book signings, often for the benefit of charities. The first 40 attendees will receive a free autographed copy of harris most recent book, how sweet it is. Bob harris is a professional singer whose recording and touring credits include frank zappa, warren zevon, steve vai, jock bartley of firefall, axe, edge of forever italybased group, several denverbased groups, and vocals on numerous studio projects. His autobiography, how sweet it is, will recap his growth from a kid in albemarle to becoming the. Duke head coach david cutcliffe, upon hearing the news of harris impending retirement, said, deservedly so, bob is in the class of radio broadcasting. I followed my own money all the way to clients in peru, nepal, cambodia, lebanon, kenya, and a dozen other countries. Bob harris to retire from the duke blue devils broadcast booth at the end of the upcoming season. Bob harris interview, part 2 duke basketball report.
Dukes chronological peek at the stellar career of harrison ford is unarguably the most thorough, complete and compelling work that has ever come to the literary marketplace. My research interests are quite diverse, but focus on the political, cultural and social history of britain and. From the cotton mill to the crows nest by bob harris julian abele and the design of duke university. The book chronicles his life from growing up in albemarle to becoming one of the best known voices in college sports. Harris father was a decorated marine corps pilot who spent 16 months as a prisoner of war in. This article is an excerpt from the forthcoming book by harold michael harvey author of the bestselling book, freaknik lawyer. Is the book a travel book, a banking book, a book about poverty alleviation, or what. Bob personally followed his own money as it passed thru kiva. Bob harris, the voice of duke blue devils radio broadcasts, discusses his book, how sweet it is about his experiences covering the team. Play it again ii, with the voice of the blue devils bob harris and color commentator mike waters, features radio highlights from duke universitys 1992 ncaa mens basketball national championship run that saw the team defeat campbell, iowa, seton hall, and edge kentucky in what is widely considered one of the greatest college basketball games ever played, before. Elvis costello interviews kris kristofferson, norah jones, john mellencamp, rosanne cash duration. Brad dukes years of research, interviews and extensive travel have paid off in the biggest of ways in the form of harrison ford. A pictorial history sports paperback august 29, 2008. Born in the small town of albemarle, north carolina, bob has been the voice of duke football and basketball for 37 years and also hosts the duke coaches tv shows.
More than a history of duke sports for the last 35 years, this hardcover book will give fans a behind the scenes look into bobs life growing up in smalltown america albemarle, nc, and the choices he made that ultimately led him to where he is today as one of the most well known voices in college sports. January 11, 1959 is an american comics writer and editor, who was editorinchief of marvel comics from 1995 to 2000. Johns, and exact revenge on unlv, before beating the university of kansas, 7265, on april 1, 1991, in the title. Duke university sports announcer football basketball bob. Robert brinley joseph harris, obe born 11 april 1946, popularly known as whispering bob harris, is an english music presenter known for being a host of the bbc2 music programme the old grey whistle test, and as a cofounder of the listings magazine time out harris has been broadcasting on the bbc for over 40 years and has been recognised with the americana music. Born in the small town of albemarle, north carolina, bob has been the voice of duke football and basketball for 37 years and also hosts. Bob harris to retire from the duke blue devils broadcast. From the cotton mill to the crows nest is more than a catchphrase, it is a journey of a lifetime.
Bob harris retiring after four decades as duke announcer. Army with a losing record and an unfathomable name. Army during world war ii with the 384th field artillery division of the 103rd. Born in the small town of albemarle, north carolina, bob harris was the voice of duke football and basketball for 41 years. Bob harris is the author of the international bank of bob 4.
Duke announcer bob harris covering his 41st acc tournament. Bob harris to be honored by the acc duke basketball report. He is an actor, known for made 1972, wild rose 2018 and the old grey whistle test 1971. The drive for five by duke athletics and the heraldsun how sweet it is. Featuring forewords from the legendary voice of the blue devils bob harris and former head coach bucky waters, cameron crazies far and wide will hail this celebration of duke. Robert brinley joseph harris, obe born 11 april 1946, popularly known as whispering bob harris, is an english music presenter known for being a host of the bbc2 music programme the old grey whistle test, and as a cofounder of the listings magazine time out harris has been broadcasting on the bbc for over 40 years and has been recognised with the americana music association of america. Today he experienced the same when he aggressively confronted bob harris, radio announcer for duke sports, as harris tried to get out of his car. Kangaroo express to host bob harris book signing duke.
His autobiography, how sweet it is, will recap his growth from a kid in albemarle to becoming the longtime voice of the. His next and first solo work would be the following year, entitled gotcha. His duke sports announcing career spanned ncaa mens basketball final fours, 10 championship game appearances and all five duke ncaa mens basketball titles. His duke sports announcing career has spanned 11 ncaa mens basketball final fours, nine championship game appearances and four national titles. Harriss fourth book, the international bank of bob. Blsays, college bb, duke, unc bb silent sams revenge a day of infamy. After giving hundreds of loans through, bob harris discusses why the word microfinance should probably be discarded and what the many travels tracking the recipients of his loans, have taught him. There is only one way to describe the true blessing of having bob call all the games for our beloved blue devils. Bob harris has had a diverse career as a standup comedian, tv and radio personality, magazine columnist, voiceover performer, tv writer, and political activist.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Join voice of the blue devils bob harris as he shares thoughts on how duke football has changed from the legendary 1942 rose bowl held in wallace wade stadium to todays modern game. He participated in a red carpet book signing event for pantry, inc. The unanswered questions re patty dukes cousin posted on january 6, 2011 by bob this is the scene immediately after arrival in zanzibar, the exotic spice island and historic crossroads of east africa, as you step off the morning ferry from dar es salaam. The secret story of gas and germ warfare, which was coauthored by jeremy paxman. The upcoming 201617 football basketball seasons will be it. Bob harris, a hall of fame broadcaster and voice of the duke blue devils for the last 40 years, recently announced he will be retiring after the 201617 season.
This book was a total inspiration and a wonderful read. Duke university highlights play it again 2 audio cassette november 1, 1995 by bob harris author 5. From kenny dennards laws of physics as they apply to basketball to 10 pages on the final seconds of the 1992 dukekentucky game, to the last shot. Join facebook to connect with bob harris and others you may know.
Dukes bob harris doesnt need a doover to be exactly what he was born to do for the past 40 years the voice of the duke blue devils. Longtime duke playbyplay broadcaster bob harris is settling in for his 41st acc tournament, making him the dean of the conferences radio guys. Bob has published his autobiography, how sweet it is. Harris will tell duke university fans how sweet it is. When it comes to sports broadcasting bob harris is the best in the business.
In his 40 seasons at duke, harris has broadcast 456 consecutive duke football. Bob harris has announced that he will step down as the voice of the duke blue devils at the end of the upcoming 20162017 seasonsbob has been the voice of the blue. The media, the government and the falklands crisis. Three cheers for bob harris a few days ago, mike nifong was rebuffed when he attempted a photoop with volunteers from duke students for an ethical durham. Bob harris to retire as voice of the duke blue devils. Bob harris was born on april 11, 1946 in northampton, northamptonshire, england as robert brinley joseph harris. Pantry to host bob harris book signing csp daily news. In addition to tv and film writing, bob is also the author of five books, most recently the international bank of bob bloomsbury, 20, a personal study of global microfinance pursued by investing in small businesses in 89 countries via.
Be looking in the fall for a book from duke radio announcer bob harris. Robert harris began his writing career in 1982 with the nonfiction book a higher form of killing. The voice of the duke blue devils since 1976 has written his inspiring autobiography, how sweet it isfrom the cotton mill to the crows nest, which includes an 80 minute cd of interviews and highlights. Join voice of the blue devils bob harris as he shares thoughts on how duke football has changed. Country singer, songwriter and musician emmylou harris was born april 2, 1947, in birmingham, alabama. Photography, hiking, jeeping, fishing, boating, exploring offroads. Harris, who is also the longesttenured play by play announcer in the history of the acc, made the announcement on july 6 at a news conference at cameron indoor stadium, the home of the duke mens basketball team. Moments by duke university and duke university stores five point play by mike krzyzewski here comes duke. Dukes bob harris to publish autobiography in october. Bob harris born 1942, the voice of the blue devils is a hall of fameinducted playbyplay announcer for duke university mens basketball and football teams. Bob is not only the best at what he does but is also a very genuine person with a heart of gold.
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