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Rest in peace Cowboy.
Once a Cowboy always a Cowboy.
Your memory shall be everlasting!
Jim Anest
September 12, 2019 | Parker, CO | Acquaintance
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Obituary
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Larry Birleffi, a television and radio broadcaster known for more than 50 years as the "Voice of the Wyoming Cowboys," died Saturday. He was 90.
He died at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, son-in-law Phil Noble said.
Birleffi was the announcer for Wyoming football, basketball and other sports for 37 years and wrote a sports column for the (Cheyenne) Wyoming Tribune Eagle. He was manager and part owner of KFBC Radio in Cheyenne and did assignments for ABC Wide World of Sports.
"They just don't make them like that anymore," said Kevin McKinney, the color radio analyst for Wyoming sports the last 12 years. "A guy who was our eyes to Wyoming athletics for all those years. There wasn't any television, only Larry."
There was a moment of silence in Birleffi's honor before the Wyoming-Bowling Green football game Saturday.
Birleffi is survived by a sister, three daughters and two grandchildren. His wife, Lois, died in 2004.
Services are planned Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
Guest Book
Larry you were without doubt the Voice of the Cowboys during my time at UW in the late 60s. Always enjoyed your articles in the newspapers and listening to your play calls in the booth. You were missed after retiring and will be remembered by all Cowboys forever.
Whitey Dennis Devlin
September 12, 2019 | Marietta, GA | Friend
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truly saddened by the passing of a legend of Wyoming football and basketball broadcasts. I had the great opportunity of meeting Larry after he broadcast a Wyoming-Utah basketball game. I was so fortunate to get his autograph on a Wyoming basketball media guide, that is one autograph I will always treasure. may god bless your family at this time of sadness. Now Larry is doing play by play for the heavenly angels. Rest in Peace Larry and thank you for the great broadcasts you did for the cowboys.
victor checketts
August 20, 2013 | Salt Lake City, UT
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One of the best guys I ever worked for and had the pleasure of knowing. A sad day, indeed.
W. Jack Savage (Monrovia, CA)
W. Jack Savage
August 09, 2012 | Monrovia, CA
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Larry Birleffi was my grand father and I I miss him deeply. I remember visting him every summer in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Frannie Rosen
February 20, 2011 | Chevy Chase, MD
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great broadcaster and true Wyoming Cowboy. As a former Wyoming athlete, I sincerely appreciated his enthusiastic and supportive play by play. He was a positive influence in the lives of many of us.
Aaron Kyle
October 07, 2008 | Durham
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My Heart goes out to Larry's girls. Thinking of you during this tough time. Sending lots of love!
Renee Magner
October 02, 2008 | Chevy Chase, MD
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Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family. I know you will miss him as he was one of a kind and his love for his family was always obvious. We were blessed to have known him.
Dorothy and Ray Lansing
September 30, 2008 | Cheyenne, WY
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Oh Biffer,
How can you leave us now in our dark times. But hey, we've been through it before, haven't we? They are still "our" cowboys and cowgirls.
..Good man gone. There were many, many hours listening to your voice and words of wisdom.
To the family, our deepest condolences.
S&L Martin
September 28, 2008 | Burns, WY
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