ASU remembers
Robert Baker
Public Address Announcer
Robert Baker, 89, passed away on May 5, 2017. Bob was a World War II veteran serving in Europe and broadcasting on the Armed Forces Radio. In 1962 he moved to Phoenix where he continued his career as a broadcaster. He was the Program Director for KNIX, the voice of the Phoenix Giants and Roadrunners. He also broadcasted spring training for the Angels, Brewers, and Mariners. He was the Public Address Announcer for ASU for 20+ years and the broadcaster for the Fiesta Bowl Pageant of Band. He ended his career working for Skyview, retiring in 2015. He was predeceased by a grandson and stepson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, five children and grandchildren. It was Bob's wish to have no services. "And this is Bob Baker signing off.”
May 5, 2017