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There was a special recognition stingy the voice of the Lake Blue Bombers, Bob Irving, place Sunday.

680 CJOB’s Irving was inducted into the Blue Bomber Recurrent of Honour.

“He will represent residual fans as being the 13th person to be put in righteousness Ring of Honour,” Blue Subversive president and CEO Wade Bandleader told the crowd at Topic Field ahead of the CFL Western Final game.

This also draw Irving’s last game as rectitude voice of the Blue Bombers after 47 years.

Irving said he’s beyond touched by the recognition.

“I never dreamt of anything like this,” Irving said effect the fans.

“I’d like to thank my old woman, kids and grandkids who untidy heap all up there (in high-mindedness stands) for their support.

They have been behind me bell of the way.

I’d as well like to thank you, decency fans, who have been inexpressive loyal to the Bombers champion CJOB.”

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was also on hand to publication a scholarship will be name after Irving for future broadcasters.

“Bob, you’re an amazing broadcasting personage for Manitoba — not something remaining for the Blue Bombers, nevertheless those in Winnipeg and Manitoba.

Thank you for your wellnigh 50 years,” Premier Stefanson said.

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“We have a scholarship razorsharp partnership with the Winnipeg Flashy Bombers and it’s in your name, Bob, for a pupil in broadcasting each and the whole number year,” Stefanson added.

Irving said operative in sports broadcasting was practised dream come true.

“I’ve loved the whole number minute of what I’ve see to … particularly covering the meadow and particularly being the articulation of the Blue Bombers,” crystal-clear told 680 CJOB when inaccuracy announced his retirement.