Episode 72. Bob Hill – Retired Courier-Journal Journalist (1975-2008) & Author
Bob Hill’s motivation to do his best at whatever he does culminated in a storied career that began with his decision to write at age 25.
As a columnist at the Courier-Journal, Bob wrote over 4,000 articles. After more than 3 decades with the newspaper, he believed he “had said it all before.”
So, he left to write more long-form pieces and spend time with his family.
Bob says his career decisions begin with what he does not want to do and then determine what he wants.
Bob still finds himself writing columns about everything from gardening and Louisville Slugger bats to bipolar illness and the history of Centre College. He is best known for his book “Double Jeopardy,” based on a true murderous crime and the man who got away with it.
Bob has co-hosted a Sunday radio show, discussing politics, sports, religion, and community issues. In his retirement, He and his wife owned a nursery and sculpture garden outside Louisville.
Bob Hill’s motivation to do his best at whatever he does culminates in a storied career that began with his decision to write at age 25, & he was an award-winning columnist for the Louisville Courier-Journal for over 25 years. After over 30 years with the newspaper, Hill believed he “had said it all before.” He left to write more long-form pieces & spend time with his family. During his time as a columnist, Hill wrote over 4,000 articles! He has written books on gardening, basketball, the history of Louisville, and Double Jeopardy, an actual crime book about a Louisville murder featured twice on NBC’s “Dateline,” and was an Arts & Entertainment network feature with Bill Kurtis. Hill is a graduate of Rice University, where he played basketball.