Legendary Sportscaster Bob Wolff Now Can Be Called Record Breaker

The word “legend” is tossed around cavalierly, sometimes by this reporter. But there’s no mistaking that News 12 sportscaster Bob Wolff as a genuine legend.

Logging 73 years and counting, Wolff was recognized last night by Guinness World Records for having the longest career as a sportscasting. Wolff, who has spent the last quarter-century of his remarkable professional life at News 12 Long Island.

“[I’ve] been so lucky to have had the great opportunity to have a sportscasting career,” Wolff said during the live on-set presentation.

Wolff described his feelings about coming to work every day, even at his advanced age of 91.

“I’m

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