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11 Facts About Bob Gamere

1.

Robert Charles Gamere was born on November 1,1939 and is an American former sportscaster.

2.

Bob Gamere primarily worked in the Boston area and hosted a local candlepin bowling show during the 1970s named Candlepins for Cash.

3.

Bob Gamere was chosen out of over 500 applicants for the job.

4.

Bob Gamere was criticized for his overuse of the catch phrase "Here it comes, there it goes" to describe a pitch thrown to home plate and batted anywhere.

5.

Bob Gamere was replaced after one season by Bill White.

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In 1984, Bob Gamere began a five-year stint as a sports anchor at WLVI-TV.

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In 1990, he began a career in sports betting calling himself "The Great Bob Gamere", hosting an NFL pay-per-view betting show, handicapping, and running a sports book.

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On June 15,1988, Bob Gamere was stabbed four times while walking in the Fenway section of Boston.

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On October 23,2008, Bob Gamere was arrested and arraigned on charges of transporting and possessing child pornography.

10.

Bob Gamere pleaded not guilty in US District Court in Boston.

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The Boston Herald reported on September 5,2009, that Bob Gamere was expected to plead guilty to child pornography charges.