Sonny Hill Bio | Wiki
Sonny Hill is a noted American former announcer and a member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Currently, he works as a sports radio personality and an executive advisor for the Philadelphia 76ers. He founded the eponymous Sonny Hill’s League and for his many contributions to the game earned the name “The Mayor of Basketball”. In addition, he hosts “In The Living Room” every Sunday from 8 to 10 am.
Sonny Hill Age
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States on July 22, 1936. Sonny is 87 years old and celebrated his birthday on July 22.
Sonny Hill Height
He is a man of average stature. Sonny stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx. 1.73m ).
Sonny Hill Family
He was born to his American parents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Sonny holds American nationality. He was raised by his grandmother who taught him to be a person who could interact with people and respect people and command respect on the other end. However, he has not shared details regarding his family parent’s and or siblings’ whereabouts.
Sonny Hill Wife
He is married to his spouse writer Edith Hughes-Hill. However, he has not shared details regarding his wife on social media. He is the father of filmmaker K. Brent Hill who is known for his role in Dancing on Pearls (1998), The Watermelon Woman (1996), and Victor (1992).
Sonny Hill Education
He received his high school diploma from Northeast High School in 1955. Sonny then attended college for two years and then joined the Eastern Basketball League.
Sonny Hill Basketball League | Basketball
He spent two years in college and then joined the Eastern Basketball League. He played pro basketball in the Eastern Basketball League when black athletes, like him, and were overlooked for white players in the early years of the NBA. Sonny was a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Member and McDonald’s All-American Game Selection Committee Member. In 2008, he received the Mannie Jackson Human Spirit Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sonny Hill League
He founded the eponymous League which is an amateur summer basketball organization in the Delaware Valley in 1968. It was a safe haven from gang warfare and other violence. It became an extension of the Charles Baker Memorial League. The league has more than 60 teams serving more than 800 student-athletes. In 1960, he co-founded the Charles Baker Memorial Summer League and his Baker League would become the top off-season showcase of pro basketball talent.
Sonny Hill Wip | Show | Philadelphia
He hosts a weekly show on SportsRadio 94 WIP since 1987. His career began in 1969 working as a color commentator with Andy Musser for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sonny was also a commentator with the NBA on CBS from 1973 to 1977. He hosts the “In The Living Room” show every Sunday from 8 to 10 am. In the show, he receives calls from his listeners and also invites guests. The show is available on Audacy where it airs its episodes.
Some of Sonny’s colleagues at Wip include:
Devan Kaney – On-air Personality
Joe Decamara – Host
James Seltzer – Sports Talk Host
Joe Giglio – Sports Talk Host
Jody McDonald – Talk Show Host
Mike Quick – Color Commentator
Sonny Hill Salary
He earns decent pay working as a host on SportsRadio 94 WIP. Sonny’s salary is $93,200 per annum.
Sonny Hill Net Worth
He has warned decent fortune from his 50 years of experience as a radio personality. Sonny’s net worth is $1.4 Million.
How Old Is Sonny Hill
Sonny is 87 years old born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States on July 22, 1936.
Who Is Sonny Hill
Sonny is an 87-year-old American former announcer and a member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Currently, he works as a sports radio personality and an executive advisor for the Philadelphia 76ers. He hosts “In The Living Room” every Sunday from 8 to 10 am. In addition, he founded the eponymous League.
Is Sonny Hill Married
Yes. He is married to his spouse writer Edith Hughes-Hill. The couple are parents of their all-grown son K. Brent Hill.