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Bob Brooks remembered as Cedar Rapids broadcasting legend
Cedar Rapids figures including Phil Haddy Bill Happel and John Campbell laud Bob Brooks a longtime broadcaster for KCRG WSUI KHAK and KMRY. They recall his generosity ad lib talent and devotion to Cedar Rapids Iowa Hawkeyes and high school sports spanning more than six decades. Brooks first broadcast high school games in 1948 and Kingston Stadium honored him with a dedicated press box day. He earned multiple honors including the Chris Schenkel Award and Iowa Sportscaster of the Year awards. He is survived by his wife Susie and son Bob.
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Phil Haddy
University of Iowa
Brooks
KCRG
Cedar Rapids
Haddy
Bill Happel
Washington
Iowa
Happel
KHAK
Bob Brooks
Kcrg-Tv9
John Campbell
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Franklin High School
WSUI
the Gazette
Campbell
Quinby
Florida
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Memorial Stadium
American Legion
Hawkeyes
Iowa Knothole
Nile Kinnick
Hawkeye
Hill Park
Roosevelt High School
Kingston Stadium
Ron Corbett
Scott Kibby
Kingston Stadium Hall of Fame
KMRY
Ron Gonder
Jim
College Football Hall of Fame
Iowa Broadcasters Association
Iowa High School Football Association
Iowa Hall of Pride
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Washington and Kennedy
Susie
Bob