Condolence: As the first anniversary of Bob's passing approaching, we are keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence: RIP Bobby! You were such an amazing man! I always loved seeing you when I was a kid, you always had a smile on your face and said hello and made us feel special while growing up! I graduated in 97 and always thought of you and wondered how you were and was very sad to see this in paper ! God bless your family ! Love Tami allen

Condolence: Bob was a great person a great friend a great mentor always had a kind word he Sadly will be missed and kids of my generation wouldn’t be who they are today without him love you Bob

Condolence: I was very saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend Bob Wilkins. The community has lost not only a great athlete and citizen, but a great husband, father and friend. Bob and I met when he was working on the construction of the new Queensbury Motors building in 1963. I worked there. I knew of his prowess as an athlete and encouraged him to try upper level football and give the re-developing Greenjackets a look. Dick Leland and I and a group of dedicated players were seeking to return the team to the high level of competition that had been the team image since its founding in 1924. Bob was an instant impact player and instrumental in our winning the 1st Championship of the newly formed Empire Football League in 1969. The “Jackets” fielded a formidable defense and Bobby “Tank” Wilkins was a big part of it. He was a crowd favorite and had a faithful rooting section at our games. During my many years as a player, Coach, and GM I never knew a more dedicated team player, fan favorite, organizational supporter, or hard worker. Never missed practice, helped mark the field, and performed very well on it. He was the best friend a man could want, but between the lines be ready to tear your head off and hand it to you. I recall our trip to Ithaca, NY to see the NY Giants play a pre-season game with the Washington Redskins. Bob’s favorite team, Bob’s favorite player Linebacker Sam Huff, #70. After the game Bob ran onto the field where Sam was talking to some friends and clapped Sam hard on the shoulder from behind in greeting. I had occasion some years later to mention that greeting to Sam and he remembered it very well. He said when that big paw hit him it was a harder jolt than any he had received during the game. We had a good laugh about it. Of course Bob’s jersey number was #70 in Sam’s honor and “Tank” represented it very well. He will be missed by family, friends, team members, and the Hartford community where he was such a prominent figure. Rest in peace my good friend, teammate, and fellow Greenjacket. You were one of the very best.
Jim Willig…#50

Condolence: Rich, Bob, CeCe, Cindy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers with the passing of your Dad, my very good friend and team mate. Rich and Bob, you remember some of those baseball trips for sure. Trust me when I tell you the sun rose and set on you and your Mom. I know you will miss him, as I will as well.
Godspeed my friend

Pete

Condolence: sorry to hear of loss of dad and friend he will be missed
greatly thoughts and prayers are with you may god bless

Condolence: Cece,Your Dad sounds like he was such a wonderful man.My heart goes out to you and your family may memories give you comfort and peace. Maybe he can do something to help those Giants win now.

Condolence: Bob and Rich: So sorry to hear the news about your dads passing. I miss our chats on the bench during games and am glad I got to know him during our years of playing together. He's a true legend and legends never get forgotten. RIP Bobby.

Condolence: Saddened to hear the news of Bobby’s passing He taught me everything I know about the game of baseball and was truly an icon in the Hartford community. My thoughts and prayers go out to CeCe, Bobby, Rich, Cindy and the entire Wilkins family. He will be missed!

Condolence: My Condolences to the Wilkins Family and certainly the Hartford Community. Bob was one of the most Kind and Caring Men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss his "surprise" phone calls to me in the Winter checking up on me and my Hoop Team. Thanks for the laughs and certainly all the stories.... RIP Bob.