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Bill Wilkerson was born on 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., is an American radio personality and sports announcer. Discover Bill Wilkerson'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 72 years old?

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Occupation Radio personality
Age 72 years old
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Born 1945, 1945
Birthday 1945
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Date of death 2 November, 2017
Died Place Florissant, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Bill Wilkerson's Wife?

His wife is Margie (m. 1977-2017)

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Bill Wilkerson Net Worth

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Timeline

1969

In 1969, Wilkerson got his first job on KMOX in St. Louis.

1973

He served as a radio play-by-play announcer for St. Louis Cardinals ("Big Red") football from 1973 until the team left for Phoenix following the 1987 season, and returned for one season in 1994, the franchise's first as the Arizona Cardinals.

He became the first black to be the main play-by-play man for an NFL team, and the first color announcer when he teamed up with Dan Kelly to do St. Louis Blues (NHL) games.

1975

He partnered with Bob Costas for the first year of St. Louis Spirits (ABA), 1975-76.

1976

He also broadcast Missouri Tigers football from 1976 until 1993.

While handling football games, he also co-hosted KMOX's "Total Information AM" (The Morning Show) with Bob Hardy and Wendy Wiese for many years.

1996

He and Wiese changed stations in St. Louis for rival KTRS in 1996.

2006

He retired from radio in 2006.

He started MPS Worldwide, a bulk chemical company after he retired from KTRS.

He was a longtime board member of Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club in St. Louis, and served on the boards of the American Red Cross, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and the St. Louis Zoological Society.

He is a member of the Mizzou Media Hall of Fame.

2017

Bill Wilkerson (1945 – November 2, 2017) was an American radio personality and sports announcer who enjoyed a long career on St. Louis stations KMOX (1969–1996) and KTRS (1996–2006).

Wilkerson was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.

He majored in journalism and received his B.A. at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where he played football.

Wilkerson died on November 2, 2017, at his home in Florissant, Missouri after a brief illness.