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Doyel: Colts' celebration of announcer who used racial slur says much about their values

Bob Lamey acknowledged his use of “an inappropriate word” in light of accusations that his use of a racial slur cost him his job. Nat Newell, nat.newell@indystar.com

INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts knew, and gave Bob Lamey a hero’s goodbye anyway. The Colts knew, and hoped you'd never find out.

Now we know. Longtime Colts radio voice Bob Lamey didn’t leave on his terms. He used a racial slur recently in the retelling of a story, someone complained to the Colts, and now he’s gone. That’s where the story ends for Lamey, and where it begins for the Colts.