Watch: Bob Cole gets tribute, standing ovation during final game in Toronto
Oh baby!
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 7, 2019
For 50 years, Bob Cole’s calls have captivated the country.
Tonight he takes to the broadcast booth in Toronto for the final time. Congratulations and thank you, Bob! pic.twitter.com/Ox7FOHU0XN
The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans saluted a legend on Wednesday night.
Beloved broadcaster Bob Cole received a tribute video from the club and then a standing ovation from the crowd during a break in the Maple Leafs' game against the Ottawa Senators - Cole's final game in Toronto.
Oh Baby.. Standing ovation for Bob Cole! #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/lhY6524NiN
— David Nestico (@davidnestico200) February 7, 2019
After the game, the Leafs shared head coach Mike Babcock's thoughts on Cole's impact.
A master of the mic. pic.twitter.com/2974XrwP6O
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 7, 2019
This is Cole's 50th and final season on "Hockey Night in Canada."
The 85-year-old will call four more games after Wednesday night's matchup. His final broadcast will be the Maple Leafs' game against the Montreal Canadiens on April 6.
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