India, Nov. 2 -- Bob Trumpy, a former tight end who went on to have a prosperous career as a local and national broadcaster, died at 80, confirmed The Bengals on Sunday. Following four Pro Bowls during his 1968-1977 career, Trumpy joined NBC's broadcast booth as a golf announcer and game analyst. He was also known locally as the "Godfather of Sports Talk Radio," appearing on WCKY-AM and WLW-AM.

"I've known Bob since we started here and he had an extraordinary career as both a player and a broadcaster," Bengals President Mike Brown statedin a statement. "He was an exceptional and rare tight end who could get downfield and split zone coverages. Speed was his hallmark. He was as fast as any wide receiver and was a deep threat. That was rare...