The Denver Broncos and the University of Colorado are mourning the death of longtime radio voice Larry Zimmer, who passed away Saturday at the age of 88.
According to a press release from Colorado’s athletic department, Zimmer died peacefully while surrounded by his family following a 10-day hospitalization at St. Anthony’s in Lakewood, Colo.
Both Colorado and the Broncos released statements Sunday after Zimmer passed.
Buffaloes athletic director Rick George called Zimmer “A CU institution.”
“His voice was synonymous with our athletic program and he was most beloved by our coaches, players and fans. Whether it was calling games on KOA or serving as a master of ceremonies for many of our functions, Larry Zimmer was CU. He is truly a part of our overall athletic history. We will miss him Zimm and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
The Broncos posted on X: “We’re saddened by the passing of legendary Broncos radio broadcaster & longtime #BroncosROF committee member Larry Zimmer. Since 1971, Larry has called some of the franchise’s most iconic moments & helped honor some of our greatest legends.”
Zimmer called Broncos games for 26 years, first as color commentator from 1971 to 1989, then as play-by-play announcer from 1990 to 1996.
Overall, Zimmer worked 536 Broncos games, including 20 in the postseason and four Super Bowls.
As radio voice of the Buffaloes, Zimmer called more than 1,000 games: 486 football games (including 22 bowls) and 525 men’s basketball games.
Zimmer, who was on the Colorado campus for 42 years, last called a Buffaloes game in 2015.
Zimmer is survived by Brigitte, his wife of 51 years, as well his son Lawrence, daughter Tracy and granddaughter Shannon.
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