You meet a lot of different people in the sports world, especially when you’ve been involved with it for 30-plus years like I have. Some good, some bad, some in-between.
Bob Hersom is definitely on the good list. And it’s always especially sad to see the good ones leave us, as Bob did Monday afternoon when the former Oklahoman sports writer succumbed to liver disease.
I met Bob in the mid-1980s while working as a sports writer at the Lawton Constitution and had off-and-on contact with him during my four-year tenure there before coming to UCO in 1987.
He covered many of our teams and events over the years, especially during a stretch as the newspaper’s college wrestling writer. Bob didn’t exactly know a lot about wrestling, but he dove into his new assignment with his typical gusto and went on the road to cover the national tournament with us one year.
Bob went on to staff several UCO football games and would occasionally call or email to check in with me even when he wasn’t covering the Bronchos. He was always the consummate professional when we were talking about work and a truly interested friend when talking about family or other subjects.
The world needs more people like Bob Hersom.
So long, Bob. Thanks for being my friend.
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