Bill Campbell
Bill Campbell, known to all Philadelphiasports fans as “The Dean,” brings nearly seven decades of experience and insight to his sports commentaries on KYW Newsradio 1060.
Campbell began his broadcasting career while still in high school in 1940 as a radio announcer in Atlantic City, NJ. The following year he moved to Lancaster, Pa. to handle general announcing duties and cover minor league baseball. After serving his country, he moved to Philadelphia and in 1946 was named sports director for WCAU Radio and later WCAU-TV, where he produced and broadcast daily sports programs.
His basketball broadcasting career includes work for the Philadelphia Warriors and the 76ers, during which he called Wilt Chamberlain’s famous 100-point game in Hershey, Pa.
In 1972 Campbell was named director of broadcasting for the Sixers –- a post he held until 1981. He also broadcast ‘Big Five’ college basketball in Philadelphia for many years.
From 1952 to 1966 Campbell was a play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles, and in 1962 he became the play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies, a position he held until 1971.
Bill has been named Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Broadcasters Association and received the Philadelphia Sportswriters Award for outstanding service in 1989.
In 2005, Campbell received the coveted Curt Gowdy broadcaster award at a Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield, Mass.
He is also a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Sports Halls of Fame.
In 2008, Bill was named “Person Of The Year” by the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
Phillies Making Moves During A Noteworthy Baseball Week
By Bill Campbell Phillies’ Moves During A Noteworthy Baseball Week Their sluggish start has not caused the Phillies to push the panic button. But it has led to some interesting personnel moves. The most noteworthy [...]
Bruises, Kudos, Boos And A Motley Crew
The Phillies are in serious trouble now. The team is not scoring many runs and has had to rely on its pitching. Now it seems to have a pitching problem with the injury to Cliff Lee. The talented left-hander injured his left oblique while pitching ten shut-out innings last week in San Francisco and he has been placed on the fifteen-day disabled list.
Breaking Barriers, Breaking News, Breaking Heads
It has escaped much attention but this past Sunday was “Jackie Robinson Day” in major league ballparks around the country. Robinson and his legacy were remembered with various tributes and testimonials.
Competitors And Class Acts
Baseball openers are on everyone’s mind, especially the Phillies’. But I suggest that the most meaningful games being played this month will be in Pittsburgh. They are hockey games.
Phillies, Utley Have Communication Issues?
It would appear that the Phillies and Chase Utley are not on mutually agreeable speaking terms – at least for now. You can only hope that, when the season starts and the games have some real meaning, the communications process will improve.
All Kinds Of Surprises Round The Sports Dial
With baseball just around the corner, a look at the Phillies’ health problems is in order. Chase Utley is visiting another unnamed specialist about his chronically injured knees and the general manager is more than a little concerned.
Basketball, Elena And Lizzie
I guess I’ve had more surprising days in sports than last Friday but, offhand, I can’t remember one.
It Is NCAA Tournament Time
This is post-season basketball tournament time and it is jammed with some early drama.
Every Game Matters
The Flyers are in trouble. They’ve lost five of their last six, and nine of their last 14.
Eli Manning – Tom Coughlin – Ahmad Bradshaw
The Super Bowl usually gives us something to remember. Seven weeks ago the New York Giants were 7-7 and today they sit atop the National Football League. This game XLVI, except for the Manning family, didn’t provide us with many thrills.
Greg Schiano – Bruiser Flint – Elena Delle Donne
Since this is Super Bowl week, it would seem appropriate to write about the National Football League and the men who coach its teams.
Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno always said that football kept him alive. Like the rest of us, he didn’t want to die.
Joe Montana – Alex Smith – Tom Brady – Eli Manning – Quarterback Weekend – Post-Season
The NFL post-season is developing into the answer to a football fanatic’s prayer.
Bill O’Brien – Joe Paterno – Tim Tebow
There isn’t much question that the sports story of this week was written by a fellow named Bill O’Brien when he signed a contract to coach football at Penn State. He is, indeed, taking on a Herculean task.
A True Winter ‘Classic’
By Bill Campbell: The highlight of the season was the Winter Classic, especially the Flyers’ Alumni Game that was presented at Citizens Bank Park. It had all the trappings of good competition and marvelous theater – an unbeatable combination anytime.
Now on CBS Philly
Think Spring
Pretty Spring Dresses
Check out these bright, cheerful dresses that scream “spring” but won’t break the bank.
Spring Festival Guide
Spring has sprung, and there are a number of festivals in the Philadelphia area.
Top Spring Stay-cations
There are many hidden gems that can make staying around town for spring break a great way to vacation.
Where To See Spring Flowers
Stop and smell the roses at one of these gorgeous gardens.
