About Bill McColgan
Bill McColgan was a radio personality.
William J. McColgan (died April 30, 1973) was an American sportscaster.
A native of Boston, McColgan graduated from St. Margaret's School and South Boston High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he attended Curry College.
McColgan began his career in Vermont. In 1951, he moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where he was the sports director for WFMJ. In 1953, he joined WGAR/WGAR-FM in Cleveland, where he called Cleveland Browns (1954–1960), Cleveland Indians (1958–1960), Ohio State Buckeyes football, and Cleveland Barons games. He then worked for WTOP/WTOP-FM/WTOP-TV in Washington, D.C., where he called Washington Redskins and Maryland Terrapins football games.
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Who was Bill McColgan?
American sportscaster
When was Bill McColgan born?
Bill McColgan was born in Dorchester.
When did Bill McColgan die?
Bill McColgan died in 1973 in New Orleans.
What was Bill McColgan's occupation?
Bill McColgan was a radio personality.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill McColgan. https://biography.guide/bill-mccolgan/
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