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UCLA will honor legendary broadcaster and movie icon Jim Hill with ceremony

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Bolch, B. (2026, October 1). UCLA will honor legendary broadcaster and movie icon Jim Hill with ceremony. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/ucla-to-celebrate-the-career-of-a-legendary-sports-broadcaster-jim-hill/

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UCLA will honor longtime sports broadcaster Jim Hill, who turns 80 this month, by hosting a ceremony for him during their football game against USC at the Rose Bowl on November 28. Tim Harris, UCLA’s CEO and Director of Athletics, praised Hill as an iconic figure in Los Angeles sports media due to his extensive career covering major events since joining CBS in 1976. Before his broadcasting career, Hill played seven seasons in the NFL for teams including the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Browns after being a first-round draft pick out of Texas A&I University.

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UCLA will honor Jim Hill, a legendary broadcaster and movie icon, on November 28 before their rivalry game against USC at the Rose Bowl. With over 50 years of experience on CBS and appearances in movies like "Rocky III," Hill has become synonymous with sports in Los Angeles. At 80 years old, he is being recognized for his contributions to covering UCLA and other local teams. Tim Harris, CEO and Director of Athletics at UCLA, stated that Hill's work ethic and reliability have made him a trusted voice for generations of fans.

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Jim Hill is as woven into the fabric of Los Angeles sports as any of the star players or legendary coaches he’s covered. asserted

he → weave → players

In addition to being a daily presence on CBS as part of a career spanning more than 50 years, the veteran sports broadcaster has become an iconic figure nationally through his appearances – often playing himself – in movies and television shows including “Rocky III,” “Arli$$” and “The Game.” asserted

broadcaster → span → III

With Hill turning 80 later this month as he moves into the twilight of his career, UCLA has announced it will honor him on the field at the Rose Bowl before the Bruins’ rivalry game against USC on Nov. 28. asserted

it → turn → Nov.

“Jim Hill has become synonymous with sports in Los Angeles,” UCLA CEO and Director of Athletics Tim Harris said in a statement. asserted

Harris → become → statement

“For generations of fans, Jim has been a trusted voice and presence for so many of the moments that have made sports in this city special. asserted

sports → trust → city

“UCLA has been fortunate to have Jim tell the stories of our student-athletes, coaches and teams throughout his remarkable career. asserted

Jim → have → career

Jim is an L.A. sports legend, and there is no better place to honor him than at the Rose Bowl. asserted

Jim → be → Bowl

Known for a tireless work ethic and getting in the first question in interview sessions – sometimes to the chagrin of beat writers – Hill is as ubiquitous a presence as any sports journalist in Southern California. asserted

Hill → know → California

He’s thoughtful in his line of questioning and always brings warmth and empathy in his reporting. asserted

He → ’ → reporting

Hill joined CBS in 1976 and has covered nearly every major sporting event in L.A. history, including NCAA championships, Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, the Olympics and the World Cup. asserted

Hill → join → championships

Earlier this year, he celebrated 50 years on the air in Los Angeles. asserted

he → celebrate → Angeles

A former first-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers after starring at Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas, Hill played seven seasons in the NFL with the Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns before going into broadcasting. asserted

Hill → star → broadcasting

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