Robert Ferris Prince Net Worth
Robert Ferris Prince Net Worth is
$12 Million
Robert Ferris Prince Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robert Ferris Prince (July 1, 1916 – June 10, 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator best known for his 28-year stint as the voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball club, with whom he earned the nickname “The Gunner” and became a cultural icon in Pittsburgh.Prince was one of the most distinct and popular voices in sports broadcast history, known for his gravel voice, unabashed style and clever nicknames and phrases, which came to be known as "Gunnerisms." His unique manner influenced a number of broadcasters after him, including Pittsburgh Penguins voice Mike Lange and Pittsburgh Steelers color analyst Myron Cope.Prince called Pirates games from 1948 to 1975, including the World Series championship years of 1960 and 1971. Nationally, Prince broadcast the 1960, 1966, and 1971 World Series and the 1965 All-Star Game for NBC, as well as the first year (1976) of ABC's Monday Night Baseball. He also broadcast at different times for other Pittsburgh-area sports teams, including Steelers football and Penguins hockey. | Date Of Birth | July 1, 1916 |
| Died | 1985-06-10 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Called the Gunner for his Staccato style of Broadcasting. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | In 1957 Bob, known for his heavy smoking and social drinking jumped from the third floor balcony of the Chase Hotel in St. Louis.Mo.into the hotel's swimming pool on a dare from Pirate's third baseman Gene Freese. |
| 2 | Play-by-play man for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-1975). Posthumously awarded the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 1986. |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Night Baseball | 1976 | TV Series | Himself (1976) |
| 1976 MLB All-Star Game | 1976 | TV Special | Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer |
| The Way It Was | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| A Tribute to Roberto | 1973 | TV Movie | Himself |
| 1971 World Series | 1971 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Trophy Presentation |
| The Whistling Irishman | 1971 | TV Short | Himself |
| 1960 World Series | 1960 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer / Himself - Color Commentator |
Known for movies
1976 MLB All-Star Game (1976)
as Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
1960 World Series (1960)
as Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer / Himself - Color Commentator
Monday Night Baseball (1976)
as Himself (1976)
1971 World Series (1971)
as Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Trophy Presentation