Bill Wilkerson, whose animated vocal style highlighted St. Louis Radio for more than 35 years, died Thursday (Nov. 2, 2017.) He was 72.
Mr. Wilkerson gained his first popularity when he joined KMOX-AM 1120 in 1969 and would go on to become a morning-drive host.
But he became a household name, at least in sporting homes, when the station made him the play-by-play announcer for St. Louis Cardinals football. He covered the team from 1973 until the team left for Phoenix after the 1987 season.
He also broadcast the play-by-play for Mizzou football from 1976 though 93, and partnered with Bob Costas on broadcasts of Spirits of St.