The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced this year’s inductees into its Sports@CJC Ring of Honor, which recognizes UF alumni, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to sports journalism, media and communications and positively represent the values and impact of the College and its sports…
Read moreB.S. Journalism 1934, UFCJC Hall of Fame 1970 Ring of Honor 2024 Red Barber, who passed away in 1992, was a legendary sports announcer who started his broadcasting career at UF’s WRUF-AM in 1930, where he was director and chief announcer and covered UF Gator football games. He went on to become…
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The life of sports broadcasting legend Walter Lanier “Red” Barber, B.S. Journalism 1934 and Hall of Fame 1970, is the subject of a new book, “Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend” by Judith Hiltner and James Walker. Barber got his start in the industry at commercial…
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