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‘Why can’t we get players like that?’ Bob Lobel explained the origin of his famous question

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Bob Lobel explained the origin of a famous question: In his nearly 30 years working for WBZ-TV sports, Bob Lobel became known for several regular jokes, including his usage of a literal panic button.

One of his longest running (and enduring) lines was a simple question: “Why can’t we get players like that?