Veteran broadcaster Bob Labbe has been named Large-Market Radio Personality of the Year in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association at its 20th annual Abby Awards held in Birmingham.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Labbe continues to be a familiar voice for radio listeners through his long-running show.
Here are the five interesting facts about him:
He has spent over five decades in broadcasting, working in television, newspaper writing and radio, including 53 years in the industry.
He has hosted the same radio show, Reelin' In The Years on WLRH 89.3 FM in Huntsville, for 35 years straight.
Labbe plays music from his own personal collection of over 20,000 vinyl records, giving his show an old-school style.
He was genuinely surprised to win the award, saying it means the most to him despite his long career.
Labbe is living out a childhood dream, having always wanted to work in radio and now hosting his own show.
