From those with the Steelers, to those in the media, including TV, radio and print, there was an outpouring of love for Bill Hillgrove after he announced his retirement as the Steelers play-by-play man for the Steelers Radio Network.
After 30 seasons as the “Voice of the Steelers”, Bill Hillgrove is retiring from the Steelers Radio Network.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 29, 2024
📝: https://t.co/j0pdyWTEHS pic.twitter.com/h1zvlE7w5b
Statement from #Steelers President Art Rooney II on Bill Hillgrove: pic.twitter.com/CMxqUPnfWM
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 29, 2024
Congratulations on your retirement, Bill Hillgrove. You are a legend in Pittsburgh sports broadcasting, and a legend in life. It’s been a pleasure having you as part of the team all these years.
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) February 29, 2024
Man. So much to say, not even close to enough characters to get it all out.
— Jack Hillgrove (@JackWTOV9) February 29, 2024
Pap-Pap, congrats on 30 amazing years in the Steelers booth. Thanks for making Sundays in the fall so much more special.
One of the greatest to ever to do it. I love ya 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/0CbV1SsL7V
Congratulations to Bill Hillgrove! You will certainly be missed. It was an honor to have you call my games. Enjoy your retirement! -- Ben.#Steelershttps://t.co/LP6oKJehZd
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) February 29, 2024
The Voice of Football in Pittsburgh 🗣️
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) February 29, 2024
Congrats to Bill Hillgrove on a legendary career calling @Steelers games 👏
Excited for Hillgrove’s 51st season in the booth for Pitt Football this fall 🎙️#H2P » @937theFan pic.twitter.com/Ul5tyx1kq0
Simply the best....thank you Billy for all the great calls brother! https://t.co/U83SzhgbNJ
— Craig Wolfley 🏈🎙🎧🎤 (@CraigWolfley) February 29, 2024
Congratulations to a true legend. One of the best ever. https://t.co/jGagtrcrEp
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) February 29, 2024
From the @wtae archives, we go back to 1994 when Bill Hillgrove took over as Voice of the #Steelers, succeeding Jack Fleming. pic.twitter.com/ONDOwHHU6e
— Ryan Recker (@RyanRecker) February 29, 2024
A true gentleman and a great friend. He will be missed. https://t.co/3jxTh1ZpfB
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) February 29, 2024
Congratulations to Billy Hillgrove on an incredible #Steelers career! Always appreciated your passion, professionalism and friendship. 👏👏
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) February 29, 2024
Well worth 4 minutes, 30 seconds of your time. Congratulations to Bill Hillgrove on his retirement after 30 seasons doing #Steelers play-by-play. One of the best as a broadcaster and a person. https://t.co/twGYwn5o6y
— Bob Labriola (@BobLabriola) February 29, 2024
Billy is the best… I grew up listening to him. He’s an absolute legend. I’m gonna miss seeing him… and hearing him at every Steelers game. pic.twitter.com/vk67DKpEpI
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) February 29, 2024
Congratulations to Bill Hillgrove, who is retiring from Steelers broadcasts after 30 years in the booth. A class act and pro’s pro. Wishing him the best as he steps away from his Steelers gig.
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) February 29, 2024
Bill Hillgrove was blessed with great pipes, for sure. But how he used his voice as a tool to convey passion, tension & gravitas of various moments during an NFL game--especially in the set up of a play, then at it's apex--that's what made him a unique PxP craftsman
— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) February 29, 2024
The best. Congrats, pard! #H2P https://t.co/BnSPqZMiLz
— Pat Bostick (@pittbostick) February 29, 2024
