Age, Biography and Wiki
Bill Grigsby was born on 13 February, 1922 in Wellsville, Kansas, U.S., is an American sportscaster. Discover Bill Grigsby's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
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| Occupation |
Sportscaster |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
13 February, 1922 |
| Birthday |
13 February |
| Birthplace |
Wellsville, Kansas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
26 February, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Parkville, Missouri, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous sportscaster with the age 89 years old group.
Bill Grigsby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Bill Grigsby height not available right now. We will update Bill Grigsby's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bill Grigsby's Wife?
His wife is Frances (Married 62 years)
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| Wife |
Frances (Married 62 years) |
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| Children |
Three sons, two daughters. |
Bill Grigsby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Grigsby worth at the age of 89 years old? Bill Grigsby’s income source is mostly from being a successful sportscaster. He is from United States. We have estimated Bill Grigsby's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
sportscaster |
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Timeline
William W. Grigsby (February 13, 1922 – February 26, 2011) was an American sportscaster and member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Grigsby was best known for his work with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bill Grigsby was born in Wellsville, Kansas, in 1922, the youngest of three sons of Harry Ludwell Grigsby and Elanore Amelia Grigsby.
His father was a geologist, frequently unemployed during the Great Depression so the family moved to Lawrence, Kansas, when Bill was in third grade.
After graduating from the University of Kansas, Grigsby served three years in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II as a cryptographer.
He married wife Frances in 1949 and they would have five children: three sons and two daughters.
Following his discharge from the USAAF Grigsby took a job with the Joplin Globe newspaper in Joplin, Missouri, advancing from copy boy to sports reporter.
It was while in Joplin he began his first foray into broadcasting, serving as play-by-play voice of the Joplin Miners minor-league baseball team.
In 1957 Grigsby returned to his alma mater to broadcast Kansas Jayhawks football and basketball games.
While at KU, Grigsby broadcast the first nationally-televised NCAA Final Four game as Kansas lost to North Carolina in triple overtime.
Bill Grigsby began his long association with the Kansas City sports scene in 1959 when he was hired as part of the Kansas City Athletics broadcasting team.
The Kansas City Chiefs hired Grigsby in 1963 and he would remain a fixture of game broadcasts until his retirement in 2009.
His trademark, no matter the weather, "It's a bea-youuu-tiful day for Chiefs football" endeared him to generations of Chiefs fans.
Other work included broadcast and management duties with the Kansas City Scouts of the NHL, local commercial voiceovers, and even a brief stint as a wrestling promoter.
Grigsby published the first of two books, ''Grigs!
Grigsby suffered a heart attack in October 2003 which caused him to miss several broadcasts.
It was also during that decade he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
A beauuutiful Life in 2004, followed by Don't Spit in the Wastebasket'', a collection of sports memories, in 2005.
Grigsby also contributed a weekly general sports column up to the time of his death for "The Parkville Luminary" newspaper.
When the Chiefs honored Grigsby with a special ceremony in September 2010, Grigsby was seen in a wheelchair.
Bill Grigsby died of prostate cancer on February 26, 2011, at the age of 89.
