After heading news operations in Minnesota, Nebraska and Oklahoma, Bob Gamble came to Indianapolis in 1959 to serve as News Director for Channel 6, WFBM/WRTV. The station won many RTNDA (Radio-TV News Directors Association) awards for its editorials, which Bob aired. Bob later became president of RTNDA. He has been credited with creating innovative techniques and a strong staff to raise the level of local TV news in the Indianapolis market. Gamble retired from WRTV and broadcasting in 1986. He died March 7, 2015, at age 89.
Pioneer Hall of Fame Member
Bob Gamble
