Hall of Fame

Many of the greats started their careers in Illinois or were born in the Land of Lincoln. IBA recognizes these great broadcasters with the title of Hall of Famer and celebrates them in either a public or private presentation. Our list includes News Broadcasters, Television Anchors, Comedians, Movie Actors, Famous Radio Voices, Industry Leaders and more.

Hugh Downs
  • Inducted in 1980
Wally Phillips
  • Inducted in 1979
James Duffy
  • Inducted in 1978
Richard Wiley
  • Inducted in 1977

Vincent Wasilewski

  • Inducted in 1976

Born December 17, 1922 in Athens, Illinois, Vincent T. Wasilewski would become the 18th President of the National Association of Broadcasters in January 1965. Wasilewski entered the University Of Illinois College Of Engineering in 1940, but World War II would interrupt his studies. He served in the US Air Force from September 1942 until October […]

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Paul Harvey
  • Inducted in 1974
Ward Quaal
  • Inducted in 1973
Charlotte Reid
  • Inducted in 1972
Al Orton
  • Inducted in 1971
Fran Allison
  • Inducted in 1970