Indiana University Athletics
IU Athletics Mourns The Passing of Chuck Marlowe
2/11/2016 8:25:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - IU Athletics and all of the Hoosier Nation mourn the passing of Chuck Marlowe, 86, the legendary broadcaster for the Hoosiers for over four decades.
As the television voice of IU Basketball on WTTV-4 beginning in 1958, Marlowe brought the excitement of IU Basketball into the homes of countless Hoosiers over several generations. As the 29-year host of the iconic "Bob Knight Show", Marlowe left an indelible mark on IU Basketball history. He will be sorely missed by all IU fans and our thoughts and prayers are with the Marlowe family.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck Marlowe," said Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "I grew up watching him on Channel 4 as a sportscaster, calling championship wrestling, and of course hosting the "Bob Knight Show." He did it all with professionalism and class. The IU basketball family has lost a true icon. All of our best to his family and friends in this difficult time."
Marlowe was well known as the host of The Bob Knight Show, which ran weekly for 29 years and was the longest running coach's show in the country at the time. He was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneer Hall of Fame in 2008.
Watch His Broadcast Hall of Fame Induction Video
Marlowe performed TV play-by-play duties for IU basketball starting in 1958 and spent 41 years at a pit reporter for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network's broadcast of the Indianapolis 500.
Marlowe an announcer for Big Time/Championship Wrestling, which featured wrestling favorites like Dick "The Bruiser," "The Sheik" and Wilbur Snyder. He was also the sports director for WTTV on its nightly news broadcasts, joining favorites Janie (Hodges), Cowboy Bob (Glaze), Sammy Terry (Bob Carter) as the faces of the iconic independent television station. He was recognized by his peers with the Indiana Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Marlowe's career began in 1952 at radio station WXLW. He also had stints at WGRT (Danville) and WHMB (Indianapolis). However, his 37 years at WTTV Channel 4 defined his career.
A graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, he entered the school's Hall of Fame in 2014. The Sullivan, Ind., native graduated from Butler University.
He is survived by his wife, Marian, a sister, four sons and their families. Additional survivors include a nephew, cousins, four stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Private services are planned. A celebration of life service will be announced later.
As the television voice of IU Basketball on WTTV-4 beginning in 1958, Marlowe brought the excitement of IU Basketball into the homes of countless Hoosiers over several generations. As the 29-year host of the iconic "Bob Knight Show", Marlowe left an indelible mark on IU Basketball history. He will be sorely missed by all IU fans and our thoughts and prayers are with the Marlowe family.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck Marlowe," said Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "I grew up watching him on Channel 4 as a sportscaster, calling championship wrestling, and of course hosting the "Bob Knight Show." He did it all with professionalism and class. The IU basketball family has lost a true icon. All of our best to his family and friends in this difficult time."
Marlowe was well known as the host of The Bob Knight Show, which ran weekly for 29 years and was the longest running coach's show in the country at the time. He was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneer Hall of Fame in 2008.
Watch His Broadcast Hall of Fame Induction Video
Marlowe performed TV play-by-play duties for IU basketball starting in 1958 and spent 41 years at a pit reporter for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network's broadcast of the Indianapolis 500.
Marlowe an announcer for Big Time/Championship Wrestling, which featured wrestling favorites like Dick "The Bruiser," "The Sheik" and Wilbur Snyder. He was also the sports director for WTTV on its nightly news broadcasts, joining favorites Janie (Hodges), Cowboy Bob (Glaze), Sammy Terry (Bob Carter) as the faces of the iconic independent television station. He was recognized by his peers with the Indiana Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Marlowe's career began in 1952 at radio station WXLW. He also had stints at WGRT (Danville) and WHMB (Indianapolis). However, his 37 years at WTTV Channel 4 defined his career.
A graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, he entered the school's Hall of Fame in 2014. The Sullivan, Ind., native graduated from Butler University.
He is survived by his wife, Marian, a sister, four sons and their families. Additional survivors include a nephew, cousins, four stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Private services are planned. A celebration of life service will be announced later.
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