INDIANAPOLIS – As local legends go, they don’t get much bigger than Bob Lamey.



In Indiana, Hoosiers love hard. And Hoosiers love Lamey. Being the voice of the Colts for 32 seasons will elicit deep emotions from fans because Lamey’s role made him a conduit for so many of the club’s greatest moments.



And that’s why Lamey’s career ending the way it has is so unfortunate. Lamey, 79, retired abruptly Sunday. It has now been confirmed by the team that that decision came after Lamey was overheard using a racial slur.



Here’s my attempt to add some context to a story that has many tentacles.



My personal experience with Lamey



I’ve spent many afternoons on the sidelines at Colts headquarters watching practice with Lamey. Conversations with him are always enlightening because he possesses such a wealth of knowledge about the team and has a keen eye for details that even an experienced reporter would...