A legendary collegiate sports broadcaster passed away at the age of 90 this weekend.
Jim Turpin, the longtime voice of Illinois sports, died on Sunday.
“Turpin called Illini football and men’s basketball for 42 years, retiring from the booth in 2002. He was a major player in local radio as well, serving as vice president and general manager of WDWS and WHMS in Champaign and for years hosting WDWS’ “Penny For Your Thoughts” through 2017,” the News Gazette wrote.
We are very saddened to report that Jim Turpin has died. The longtime Voice of the Illini, radio host, and former general manager of WDWS was 90.https://t.co/11XYKB7jRB
— NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM WDWS (@wdws1400) April 10, 2022
Turpin was the longtime voice of the Illini.
Sad news for Illinois fans tonight in Champaign as longtime voice of Illini athletics Jim Turpin has died at the age of 90. He was always so friendly in my years in school and at WICD-TV. #RIP https://t.co/UNhSQfAjrV
— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) April 11, 2022
A classic call from the late Jim Turpin, as the Flyin’ Illini would win the 1989 Midwest Regional and advance to Seattle for the Final Four: https://t.co/09dNgsbuUw
— 🎥MrMichael📺 (@mrmichael21) April 10, 2022
Longtime Illini sportscaster Jim Turpin died today at age 90, according to the News-Gazette & family members. Best known for broadcasting Illinois games & hosting Penny For Your Thoughts on @wdws1400 , Turpin was also a sportscaster on WILL Radio from the late 1950s until ’74. https://t.co/C699aepX0D
— Jim Meadows (@WILLJimMeadows) April 11, 2022
Our thoughts are with Jim’s friends and family members during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
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