Bob Trumpy, Bengals tight end and longtime broadcaster, dies at 80

Bob Trumpy, a foundational Cincinnati Bengals tight end who later became a prominent national broadcaster, died Sunday at the age of 80, the team announced. The Bengals said Trumpy passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family; no cause of death was disclosed.

Trumpy spent his entire 10 season playing career with the Bengals from 1968 through 1977 after being a 12th round pick out of the University of Utah in the franchise's inaugural draft. He caught the first touchdown pass in Bengals history and emerged quickly as a deep threat, making Pro Bowls in each of his first three seasons. He finished his career with 298 receptions for 4,600 yards and 35 touchdowns, totals that remain the franchise record for a Bengals tight end.

During the early years of the franchise Trumpy was recognized both in the American Football League and, after the 1970 merger, in the National Football League. He was an AFL All Star in his first two seasons and later earned Pro Bowl nods in the NFL, making him the only Bengals player to receive Pro Bowl honors in both leagues. He also was named to the Bengals 50th anniversary team in 2017.

After retiring as a player, Trumpy transitioned to broadcasting...