Bill Hillgrove is an American journalist best known for playing Announcer in Pittsburgh Steelers Radio Network.
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Best Known For:The television program Pitt Football and Basketball Radio
Breakthrough:Became the play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Bill Hillgrove
- Full Name: Bill Hillgrove
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Pitt Football and Basketball Radio
- Current Role: Play-by-play announcer
- Current Employer: Pittsburgh Panthers
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1940
- Age: 85 years old
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
Bill Hillgrove Age
Bill Hillgrove is about 86 years old as of 2026. Bill Hillgrove was born in 1940.
Education
He attended Duquesne University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Duquesne University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Bill Hillgrove's career includes sports broadcasting roles with University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Organization: University of Pittsburgh
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1969–Present
Details: Pittsburgh, PA
Organization: Pittsburgh Steelers
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1994–2024
Details: Pittsburgh, PA
Rise to Fame
Bill Hillgrove rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Pittsburgh Steelers Radio Network.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Pitt Panthers Basketball Radio and Pittsburgh Steelers Radio Network.
- Radio Program: Pitt Panthers Basketball Radio (Announcer, 1969-Present)
- Radio Program: Pittsburgh Steelers Radio Network (Announcer, 1994-2024)
Bill Hillgrove Family & Relationships
Bill Hillgrove is married to Rosette.
Lesser Known Facts
- Announced his retirement from Steelers broadcasts after 30 seasons.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Hillgrove
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1940
- Age: 85
- Birthday: November 20
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rosette
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $65,000–$282,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $372,000–$5,307,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
