Things didn't go so well in for him in the NFL, but today he's a fine analyst on the Texans' radio broadcasts. Few players have become one of Houston's favorite adopted sons as fast as Watt. He was booed when drafted by the Texans, but ever since then the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has fully embraced the city and vice versa.
RIP, big fella. There are some fans who would love to see him resurrect his NFL career with his hometown team. Dave Ward, the longtime Houston television news anchor, was walking down the street one day years ago when a young boy rushed up to him and said, breathlessly: "You're Dave Ward!
Do you know Bob Allen? Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. He was For more than 38 years at Channel 13, working alongside Ward and his other colleagues as one of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors, Allen was the nightly pipeline to the Oilers, Astros and Rockets to hundreds of thousands of viewers on Houston's most-watched newscasts.
Along the way, he became a friend and confidante to dozens of young men and women through his work with the Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics, while chronicling some of the most memorable moments in Houston sports history. Allen was diagnosed in the spring of with T-cell lymphoma, a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system.
He received a stem cell transplant in December from his brother, Ken Egalnick, and for a time was hopeful that the spread of the disease had been halted. But his health continued to fade as progressed, and he spent the last two weeks in hospice care at his home after electing not to seek further treatment. Ken Egalnick said his brother spent much of his final days visiting with friends at home and discussing stories on and away from the playing fields of Houston.
He fought like hell, but he had no regrets. Allen's daughter, Genna Fincher, said in a statement, "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know.
Plans for a private memorial service are pending. The family has designated the Sunshine Kids for memorial contributions. He also was a television junkie.
In a interview, he said that at age 10, he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University Place to Channel 13 so he could meet news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. People liked him, and he contributed to the success of Eyewitness News. We were just two young guys starting our careers together. In an era where television newsmen competed on the air and fraternized away from the camera, Worrell said he and Allen spent many late nights at Kay's Lounge on Bissonnet and at Jack Biondalillo's bowling lanes on Old Spanish Trail with the likes of Ron Franklin, Dave Ward and others.
One of Allen's final appearances on social media came in June, when he joined Ward, Lovett, Worrell and former Chronicle reporter Hal Lundgren for lunch at a local restaurant. The group spent two hours together, swapping tales of Houston journalism.
His voice will be missed. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. He was a part of our lives. We watched him on the news every night.
The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Bob Allen. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. You were always there. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Allen family. Bob is as tough as they come. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions — twice.
Over the years Bob has gotten involved with many local charities, but devotes much of his time to Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids. Bob has served on the Board of Directors of both organizations, and was recognized with the highest honor given to a volunteer of Special Olympics, the Spirit of Special Olympics Award. I will never in my life forget this. Dear Jenna, like so many in our city, I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of your wonderful father, but I am comforted to know that he was a Believer-it brings peace to all those who loved him and who also believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I have a special memory that I've held dear to my heart for 30 years, and it's about your dad and you. One day, I was in the little office where we answered the phones, and it was open to the people passing by. You and your dad walked by, I think I had met him once before in there, and I said hello, he introduced you, you were adorable, and after saying hello you said, "my dad's about to turn the big I could tell you knew he was kidding, but I guess he may have been a little sensitive about that milestone birthday, although he certainly had no reason to be.
He always looked great, I'm sure a lot of men wished they could age as well as he did. I saw him here and there over the years, but the last time I saw him was at Harold Wiesenthal's funeral, and I walked over to him before it started and told him who I was, and that I just wanted to say hi.
He was by himself and I will always remember that last meeting-I shook his hand when I said"it's good to see you again. I can see it and hear it like it was yesterday, and it an adorable exchange between father and daughter. I know you were 9 at the time, because my niece was born in , the same year you were, and I know this because my sister and her husband were in the same LaMaz class as your dad and your mom, and my niece will be 40 on November I saw the KHOU special and I know that picture of your dad at a table with a very pretty woman with her hair up was you.
I looked at the features and even though I haven't seen you since you were 9, I could see your dad's features in your face. I knew it had to be you. God bless you and your family, it's lovely that you have two girls, and it's a wonderful blessing to have a father who leaves a legacy in the city he was born and raised in, and who is loved by so many, but what's most important is the love within the family, and your dad understood that.
I'm glad that he had a special woman in his life and that he was happy. He deserved to be. Respectfully and most sincerely, Carol Jamail McAliley. May the God of all comfort help your family to endure during this time of grief. I am so sad to hear of Bob Allen's passing. I met him in the early 80's. I was at the TV station for a segment regarding my children's daycare.
He was so polite. My prayers are with his family. I so enjoyed watching him as my favorite sportscaster. He just told the story like it was. I had prayed for him to overcome his illness but Heaven needed him. He will be missed. What a swell guy.
Roland Pena, Houston, TX. Bob was indeed an gentleman, and a scholar. We have lost a native Houstonian, that implores: success, kindness, and valor. We will all miss him. He was my competition for years but it was never a problem for either of us.
I am very sorry his life was cut short. Thanks for being a pro and for having so much to do with making others happy. Craig Roberts. I have been watching Bob for years in Houston and he will be missed dearly. God Bless him and his family. He was more than a TV personality. He felt like a member of our family.
We will miss his sweet personality. You were the best! Thank you for all your contributions to Houston,the sunshine kids and just for being who you were! You will be missed. Always in our hearts. Never met Bob Allen, only through Ch. He did great work with the disabled children I always thought what a great heart he had. Mildred Squyres Columbus, TX. I want to send my sincere condolences to Bob Allen's family. I always loved watching Bob when he was on Channel He was always my favorite.
When he left to go to Channel 11, I would change the channel to watch him. He was the greatest Sports Caster around. I will miss him and his beautiful smile. Bob, I know that you are in heaven. Please send our team the Houston Texans blessings from above. You fought the battle. You did you job on earth. You left many family and friends with great memories.
May you RIP! Nancy Skrabanek. We have all missed him the last few years. He fought a tough battle. Rest In Peace Bob.
What I remember most upon first shaking hands with him was the warm, infectious smile, along with that twinkle in his eye. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Bob Allen's family and friends. I always enjoyed listening to his sports because he made sports interesting. I know you are missed by all of us sports fans of you. I know you are watching sports up in heaven.
Houston wasn't home without Bob Allen at the Sport's desk.
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