Steelers name new play-by-play announcer

( WJET/WFXP ) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new voice with the announcement of their new radio play-by-play announcer.

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh and the Steelers announced Thursday morning they’ve named Rob King as the successor to Bill Hillgrove, who held the same position for 30 seasons, to call the team’s games for radio broadcasts alongside Color Analyst Craig Wolfley.

King has long been involved in Pittsburgh sports media for 25 years and has been a member of the Steelers Audio Network pre-game and post-game broadcast team since 2014.

“We are very excited to announce Rob King will be the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Steelers beginning this season after the retirement of long-time broadcaster, Bill Hillgrove, earlier this year,” said Steelers Team President Art Rooney II. “Rob has done a great job in his 25-year career in the Pittsburgh market and is very respected among his peers in the business. We are excited for Steelers Nation to hear his unique perspective and excitement of making our fans feel they are in the stadium witnessing the action on the field. He has big shoes to fill with the legendary broadcasters that have come before him, but we are thrilled to have Rob step into his new role to bring Steelers football to our fans across the world.”

King will continue working with the Steelers Audio Network and Steelers Media Network as he steps into his new role saying he couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity.

“The Steelers hold a special place in this community and across the country,” said King. “I am thankful to Art Rooney II, the Steelers and iHeartMedia for giving me this incredible opportunity to be a meaningful part of one of the greatest organizations in professional sports. I look forward to getting started, doing the job well and bringing the enthusiasm of the games to people around the world. I could not be more excited.”

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