Jim Hill Biography

Fast Facts

• Was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2010
• Has been named the best television sports anchor in the Los Angeles area numerous times by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association and received awards from organizations like the Associated Press and the Los Angeles Press Club
• Is on the board of directors of the Los Angeles Urban League and the advisory board for the Boy Scouts of America, and is also the spokesperson for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
• Began his career as a sportscaster with KCBS in 1976 and remained there throughout his career except for four years with KABC from 1988 to 1992
• Best known as a retired NFL defensive back who works as the lead sports anchor and sports director for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles
• Has been a sportscaster for KCBS for more than 30 years, where he hosts weeknight newscasts as well as the weekend edition of "Sports Central․"
• Is the co-host of the Los Angeles Lakers pre-game show "LTV" with James Worthy on KCAL 9
• During his professional football career, he played for the San Diego Chargers, the Green Bay Packers, and the Cleveland Browns