Oh baby: Bob Cole details his life story in ‘Now I’m Catching On’ autobiography
TORONTO — Oh baby, Bob Cole knows hockey. But as his autobiography “Now I’m Catching On” reveals, the 83-year-old broadcaster has many more strings to his bow.
Cole called Bob Beamon’s world-record long jump at the 1968 Olympics, curled in the Brier, served as quiz master on “Reach for the Top” and worked for the Newfoundland government. He counts family, flying, dogs, Broadway shows and fly-fishing among his loves.
In short, he has also enjoyed — and continues to enjoy — a life well lived.
Cole’s life story, an enjoyable and easy read co-written by Stephen Brunt, explains the origins of his trademark “Oh Baby” call — “He’s been saying that around the house as long as I can remember,” daughter Megan says.