Bob Black is signing off from his longtime afternoon post at ESPN Richmond, but not from the microphone entirely.
The veteran broadcaster announced on-air and via social media that he will step away from hosting The Sports Huddle, with his final show set for Thursday, May 7.
Black emphasized he will continue in his prominent role with University of Richmond athletics as the voice of the Spiders.
“I’ve decided to hang up the mic as host of the Sports Huddle,” Black shared, while noting the weekday 4–6 p.m. slot will remain live and local under a new format.
Black has hosted the program for 15 years across multiple stations, time slots, and formats. During that run, he became a steady and trusted presence for Richmond sports fans. He credited his co-hosts, producers, and especially listeners for shaping the show’s success.
The departure marks the end of an era for ESPN Richmond, where Black’s voice helped define afternoon sports talk. However, his connection to the market remains strong through his ongoing play-by-play duties.
Black’s broadcasting resume stretches decades. He has called Richmond athletics since the 1983-84 basketball season, including every NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. His career also includes work at the 1980 Winter Olympics and early milestones at Syracuse University.
For listeners, the message is clear. Black may be stepping back from daily radio, but he isn’t going far.
