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Jim L. Retires After 43 Years as the Voice of USF Bulls Athletics

FOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 15, 20252 min231 views
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A Legendary Broadcasting Career

  • 🎤 For 43 years, Jim L. has been the distinctive voice of USF athletics, calling over 3,000 broadcasts.
  • 💡 His career began in 1983 when he arrived in Tampa as a 25-year-old radio DJ, starting his journey with the Bulls.

Key Moments and Milestones

  • ⚾ Jim has witnessed and broadcasted significant events, including the College World Series for softball in 2012 and the first NCAA tournament games in basketball in 1990 and 1992.
  • 🏈 He is set to make his final broadcast at the end of the current football season, concluding a remarkable tenure.

Motivation and Growth

  • 🚀 Initially, Jim's longevity wasn't solely driven by a love for the game, but by curiosity about what exciting event was next for the athletic department.
  • 🌱 He has seen USF grow from an
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