Bob Kesling took over as the "Voice of the Vols" in 1999, replacing the late John Ward. He is retiring after Tennessee basketball's 2024-25 season.

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After 25 years, Voice of the Vols to retire at end of basketball season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Bob Kesling, the man whose name has become synonymous with the Voice of the Vols, announced he will be retiring in 2025 following the end of the 2024-25 men's basketball season. Tennessee Athletics shared the announcement on the social media platform X Thursday around noon.  
	
		Lady Vols win first game of the Kim Caldwell era	   Kesling has had a decorated career spanning more than five decades, including a 25-year ru…

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Bob Kesling retiring as 'Voice of the Vols' after Tennessee basketball season

Tennessee Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling announced that he is retiring as the Vols’ lead radio man on Thursday after spending 26 years as the radio announcer for Tennessee football and men’s basketball. Prior to his time as the Voice of the Vols, Kesling also spent 22 years as the radio announcer for Lady […] The post Who Could Replace Bob Kesling As The Next Voice Of The Vols? appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season.
advertisement: Susan Gregory Banner AdKesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades, marking him as a pillar of the Vol Network, which celebrated its 75th anniversary. His dedication and experience have made him the longest-serving member in t…

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The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. Kesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades, marking him as a pillar of the Vol Network, which celebrated its 75th anniversary. His dedication and experience have made him the longest-serving member in the organization’s storied history, a t…

Bob Kesling retiring as 'Voice of the Vols' after Tennessee basketball season

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