A former play-by-play announcer for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1980 to 2006, Tony Roberts (1928–August 26, 2023) was an American sportscaster. He belongs to the Halls of Fame for the Holiday Bowl, College Football, and Indiana Broadcasters. Chris Schenkel Award winner from 2005. As the play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame in 2006, Don Criqui took his spot.
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Roberts, an Illinois native who was from Chicago, earned a journalism degree from Columbia College. Working for radio stations in Iowa, Indiana, and Washington, D.C., he started his career. The NFL, MLB, NBA, golf, and the Olympic Games were among the other sports he covered. The National Radio Hall of Fame honored Roberts with its 2016 induction.
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Who was Tony Roberts football announcer?
Roberts is best known for calling Notre Dame football, but early in his career, he also called Navy football. We have been friends for more than 30 years. To a legend, RIP.
Any sports fan can identify a play-by-play announcer who speaks for their team. Roberts’ voice is recognized by a large number of Notre Dame supporters due to the 25 years he spent calling Fighting Irish football.
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