Bob Neal

Bob Neal (born November 14, 1942 in Morristown, Tennessee) is an American sportscaster. Neal has been a familiar voice for Turner Broadcasting on its national NBA coverage for TNT and TBS for telecasts for 18 years.

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November 14 - 1942 - Morristown, Tennessee - Sportscaster - NBA - TNT - TBS

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Neal's lengthy resume includes play-by-play work for NBA and college football games on NBC. Along with work for TNT and TBS for PGA Tour events, SEC football, and World Cup soccer. Previously, Neal was the radio voice of the Atlanta Falcons (1975-81, 1995-97).

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NBA - NBC - PGA Tour - SEC - World Cup - Atlanta Falcons

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His studio hosting experience include the 1986 Goodwill Games and TNT's Sunday night NFL broadcasts (1992-94). Neal's long tenured association with Turner Sports began in 1977 with him hosting Sports Week, a Sunday night sports show on TBS.

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Goodwill Games - NFL

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Neal's accolades include five Georgia Area Emmys, three Associated Press Awards, and a share of five national Emmys for his role in Goodwill Games telecasts.

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Currently, he can be seen frequently on Comcast Sports Southeast and heard from time to time on Sports Radio 790 The Zone as a substitute host for the 2 Live Stews.

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Neal resides with his wife, Sally, in Smyrna, Georgia.

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