Bill Hillgrove Biography and Wiki
Bill Hillgrove is an American sportscaster, radio personality and sports broadcaster currently the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers football network (102.5 WDVE) and for the University of Pittsburgh sports network (93.7 The Fan).
He calls Pitt football games with Pat Bostick, and Pitt basketball games with National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Groat and former Pitt guard Curtis Aiken.
Bill Hillgrove Age and Birthday
Bill is 79 years old as of 2019, he was born on November 20, 1940, Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville and grew up in Garfield, USA. He celebrates his birthday on November 20th every year.
Bill Hillgrove Height and Weight
Bill stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Bill Hillgrove Education
Hillgrove was born in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville and grew up in Garfield. He went to Central Catholic High school where he received his high school studies. He later joined Duquesne University where he graduated in 1962 with a degree in broadcast journalism. While at college, he worked as a student sports broadcaster for Duquesne basketball games.
Bill Hillgrove Wife
Hillgrove is married to Rosette Sapienza. The couple tied the knot in 1965 and together are blessed with two children, a daughter by the name Leah who is an actress, and a son by the name Bill.
Bill Hillgrove Net Worth
Bill’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million dollars to $5 million. Despite being in the broadcasting industry for a long time now and being one of the most successful sportscasters in the US, Hillgrove has not disclosed his actual earnings and his total net worth. His exact net worth is underreview for better updates.
Bill Hillgrove Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bill Hillgrove.
Bill Hillgrove Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Bill Hillgrove
- Popular As: Hillgrove
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bill Hillgrove Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 79 years
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1940, Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville, USA
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville, USA
- Birthday:
Bill Hillgrove Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Brown
Bill Hillgrove Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to
- Children: Sons ( Bill) Daughter(s) (Leah)
Bill Hillgrove Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1m to $5m (approx)
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalist
Bill Hillgrove House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Bill Hillgrove Surgery and Illness
Hillgrove was set to miss broadcasting Pitt and Steelers games in 2019 after undergoing back surgery. Hillgrove has been the voice of Pitt since the 1970s and for the first time was to be replaced by Rob King of AT and T SportsNet Pittsburg on the Pitt football broadcast by Larry Richert of KDKA-AM and on Pitt basketball broadcasts by Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 the fan KDKA Fm.
Bill Hillgrove Steelers
In 1994, Hillgrove was handpicked by Steelers owner Dan Rooney to succeed the retiring Jack Fleming as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After working for many years alongside famous color broadcaster Myron Cope, his Steeler broadcast partners now include former Steelers players like Merrill Hoge (former color), Tunch Ilkin (color), and Craig Wolfley (sideline). He also continues to broadcast Pitt football and basketball games. Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dick Groat serves as Hillgrove’s broadcast partner for basketball. His partners for football have been Johnny Sauer (1974-1994), Bill Osborn (1995-2003), Bill Fralic (2004-2010), Pat Bostick (2010-2015). Bill Osborn returned to the booth in 2016 after Bostick stepped down.
Bill Hillgrove Car Accident
As the Pittsburgh Steelers near Training Camp in the age of COVID-19, a member of their broadcast booth faces struggles of his own. Bill Hillgrove, who’s been announcing Steelers games on the radio since 1994, was arrested for DUI on Monday is nearby Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
Hillgrove is also a commentator for Pitt football and basketball and grew his iconic voice next to the likes of Myron Cope, the inventor of the ‘Terrible Towel’, for years. On Monday, Hillgrove crashed his vehicle into a local grocery store in Murrysville and allegedly broke two windows in the process.
The 80-year-old reportedly got back into his vehicle after filling out a prescription at the store and drove home. After the police showed up at his residence, Hillgrove admitted to drinking prior to the accident, but only “a couple of beers.” When police gave him a breathalyzer test, Hillgrove registered at a .16 BAC, which is twice the legal limit.
Per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Hillgrove said a store employee told him incidents such as his happen quite frequently, despite the amount of damage his vehicle caused. Hillgrove also failed to leave his insurance information, citing the fact that he was driving a dealer vehicle.
Despite claiming that the vehicle lost control on its own, Hillgrove will face a day in court on August 11. The Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh have declined comment, but Hillgrove will have to answer for the allegations against him, and perhaps even face discipline from his employer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Hillgrove
Who is Bill Hillgrove?
Bill Hillgrove is an American sportscaster, radio personality and sports broadcaster currently the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers football network (102.5 WDVE) and for the University of Pittsburgh sports network (93.7 The Fan)
How old is Bill Hillgrove?
Bill is an American national born on November 20, 1940, Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville, USA
How tall is Bill Hillgrove?
Bill stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Bill Hillgrove married?
Hillgrove is married to Rosette Sapienza. The couple tied the knot in 1965 and together are blessed with two children, a daughter by the name Leah who is an actress, and a son by the name Bill.
How much is Bill Hillgrove worth?
Bill’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million dollars to $5 million. Despite being in the broadcasting industry for a long time now and being one of the most successful sportscasters in the US, Hillgrove has not disclosed his actual earnings and his total net worth. His exact net worth is underreview for better updates.
Where does Bill Hillgrove live?
Because of security reasons, Bill has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Bill Hillgrove dead or alive?
Bill is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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