Born in Chicago, Roberts graduated from Columbia College with a degree in journalism.
His signature call was Touchdown, Irish!
a phrase that the successful team prompted many times.
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Harry Oliver, whose longest career field goal had been 35 yards, came out to try his best.
The kick is up … it is … good!
A 51-yard kick by Harry Oliver and Notre Dame has won it, 29 to 27!
He was also a Chris Schenkel Award-winner in 2005.
That award recognizes individuals who have had long and distinguished broadcasting careers.
His first marriage, to Mary Jane Wittenberg, ended in divorce.
No memorial plans have been revealed.
