Denver Broncos and University of Colorado mourn the death about longtime radio voice actor Larry Zimmer, who died Saturday at the age of 88.
according to Press release from the Colorado Department of AthleticsAfter spending 10 days at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, Zimmer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Both Colorado and the Broncos released statements on Sunday following Zimmer's death.
Buffaloes athletic director Rick George called Zimmer “a CU institution.”
“His voice was synonymous with our athletic program and was most beloved by our coaches, players and fans. Whether it was calling games at KOA or officiating at many functions; Larry Zimmer was at CU. He truly is part of the entire history of our sport. We will miss Jim, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
broncos Posted in X: “We are saddened by the passing of Larry Zimmer, legendary Broncos radio broadcaster and long-time member of the #BroncosROF committee. Since 1971, Larry has been one of the series' most iconic It has helped to evoke moments and honor some of our greatest legends.”
Zimmer called Broncos games for 26 years, first as a color commentator from 1971 to 1989 and then as play-by-play announcer from 1990 to 1996.
Overall, Zimmer played in 536 games with the Broncos, including 20 postseason games and four Super Bowl appearances.
Zimmer was the Buffaloes' radio voice and called more than 1,000 games, including 486 football games (including 22 bowl games) and 525 men's basketball games.
Zimmer, who has been on the Colorado campus for 42 years, last called a Buffaloes game in 2015.
Zimmer is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bridget, son Lawrence, daughter Tracy, and granddaughter Shannon.
