Bob Trumpy

Robert Theodore Trumpy Jr. (March 6, 1945 – November 2, 2025) was an American professional football player and sports broadcaster who played tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the American Football League and National Football League from 1968 through 1977. Born on March 6, 1945, he grew up in Tremont, Illinois, where he played multiple sports at Tremont High School before moving to Springfield, Illinois, following his father's job transfer. He attended Springfield High School as a sophomore and was named all-state in both football and basketball. He was a member of Springfield's state championship basketball team and served as team captain in his senior year.

Trumpy played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Utah Utes before being selected by the Bengals in the 12th round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. Over his ten-year career, all spent with Cincinnati, he was named a two-time NFL Pro Bowler and a two-time AFL All-Star.

After retiring as a player, Trumpy spent many years as a broadcast color analyst, calling four Super Bowls during his time in the booth. In 2014, the Pro Football Hall of Fame honored his broadcasting work with the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. He died on November 2, 2025.