India, April 16 -- Veteran broadcaster Bob Labbe has been named Large-Market Radio Personality of the Year in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association at its 20th annual Abby Awards held in Birmingham. With a career spanning more than five decades, Labbe continues to be a familiar voice for radio listeners through his long-running show.

Here are the five interesting facts about him:

Bob Labbe has been in broadcasting for 53 years. The 72-year-old has worked in television, newspaper writing and radio. He has also spent many years as a sports reporter for the Madison Record, making him a well-known name in Alabama media.

Labbe has been the host of Reelin' In The Years on WLRH 89.3 FM in Huntsville for the past 35 years. The show a...