Brief
UCLA to honor broadcaster Jim Hill at Rose Bowl before USC game
The ceremony will take place on Nov. 28 at the Rose Bowl as Hill turns 80 later this month.
By Felo News Desk · Published
UCLA announced it will honor longtime CBS broadcaster Jim Hill on the Rose Bowl field before the Bruins’ rivalry game against USC on Nov. 28, according to the New York Post.
What happened
Hill, whose career spans more than five decades, will be recognized at the venue where UCLA plays its home football games. The ceremony coincides with Hill’s 80th birthday later in October.
What was said
UCLA CEO and Director of Athletics Tim Harris said, “Jim Hill has become synonymous with sports in Los Angeles… Jim is an L. A. sports legend, and there is no better place to honor him than at the Rose Bowl.”
How it came about
Hill joined CBS in 1976 and has covered major events such as NCAA championships, Super Bowls and the Olympics. Earlier this year he marked 50 years on the Los Angeles airwaves, and his contributions to both broadcasting and occasional film roles have made him a local icon.
Key facts
- UCLA will honor Jim Hill at the Rose Bowl before the Nov. 28 game against USC. (nypost.com)
- Hill turns 80 later in October. (nypost.com)
- Tim Harris, UCLA CEO and Athletics Director, praised Hill as a Los Angeles sports legend. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “UCLA will honor legendary broadcaster and movie icon Jim Hill with ceremony”
