HONOLULU (Island News) – Longtime radio announcer and the voice of the University of Hawaii sports, Bobby Curran, died Sunday, according to several sources.
Curran was inducted into the University of Hawaii’s Circle of Honor in 2023 for his work in play-by-play action for football and men’s basketball games for over three decades.
According to UH Athletics, Curran called over 400 broadcasts in 32 football seasons, the longest announcing streak in the program’s history.
In 1994, he launched “The Bobby Curran Show” on ESPN Honolulu 1420-AM, where he talked about sports with special guests and sports fans in his early morning time slot. In July 2022, he paused the show after experiencing worsening symptoms of emphysema that led him to need a double lung transplant. After his recovery, he briefly returned to his show, shortened to an hour, before officially retiring in 2024.
In a Facebook post, ESPN Honolulu paid tribute to Curran, writing,
“With heavy hearts, we share the passing of longtime ESPN Honolulu broadcaster Bobby Curran. His voice, passion, and dedication to local sports left an unforgettable mark on our community and the countless lives he touched. Bobby’s impact will never be forgotten, and his legacy will continue to inspire.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
The University of Hawaii released the following statement:
“Bobby Curran was a storyteller and magician behind the microphone. This New Yorker quickly adapted himself into the local culture and became a fixture on the airwaves for more than three decades. His smooth colorful voice was synonymous with UH football and basketball. He was the voice of more than 400 football broadcasts – the longest announcer streak in program history – and several hundred more basketball games. He called some of the brightest stars and biggest moments in UH history, including a dozen bowl teams and four NCAA Tournament basketball teams. Bobby was so much more than just a voice. He was respected by the players and coaches and most importantly, beloved by his listeners, the fans. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Jo and sons Max and Finn, and the entire Curran ‘ohana. Mahalo Bobby, may you rest in aloha.”
Curran was 69.
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