Cole, who retired in 2019 after calling a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens at the legendary Bell Centre, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90, shocking and saddening the hockey world.
Bob Cole began his career calling NHL games in 1973, making his TV careeer incredibly long. He primarily called Toronto Maple Leafs games, being the main voice of the team from 1980-2008.
Cole called his 50th NHL season during the 2018-2019 NHL season, meaning he called games with Connor Mcdavid and games with Wayne Gretzky, a truly legendary feat for an incredible man and a great broadcaster.