Bob Trumpy, a legendary NFL tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals, has died, leaving behind a legacy as both a standout player and a respected NBC broadcaster.

Trumpy played from 1968 to 1977, earned four Pro Bowl selections, and was named first-team All-Pro in 1969, highlighting his impact on the field.

In broadcasting, he covered major events including the Olympics, the Ryder Cup, and a Super Bowl for NBC, and he received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2014 for his work.

The death is being treated as a developing story with updates expected as more information becomes available.

He was survived by his wife Pat and three children: Josh, Connor, and Lauren.

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Andrew Holleran, longtime sports writer for The Spun, is the author of the piece.

Trumpy is survived by his wife and children, with the family requesting privacy during mourning.

Trumpy was born March 6, 1945, in Tremont, Illinois, and moved to Springfield before high school due to his father’s job transfer.

Potential commemorations or memorial events are discussed as ways to honor Trumpy’s legacy.

Estimates place his net worth at death between $2 million and $4 million, reflecting earnings from his NFL career and decades in broadcasting.

His net worth figure is derived from both his NFL career and his long broadcasting career with NBC and radio networks.