Legendary Tennessee football player, broadcaster Bill Anderson passes away

The Tennessee Volunteer family received some sad news on Tuesday, as it was announced that legendary Tennessee football player and longtime radio analyst Bill Anderson passed away.

Anderson was 80 years old and lived in Knoxville, according to a release from Tennessee Athletics.

UTAD Director of Broadcasting Bob Kesling expressed his sadness at the loss of his longtime colleague:

“It is indeed a sad day for the University of Tennessee and the Vol Network with the passing of Bill Anderson,” UTAD Director of Broadcasting Bob Kesling said. “For three decades, Bill and John Ward painted the picture on the radio for many of the greatest moments in Tennessee football history. Bill’s great knowledge and understanding of the game and his passion for Tennessee football added so much to each broadcast.

“Bill enjoyed life, loved his family and took great pride in the fact he got to wear the orange shirt at Tennessee. It is a tremendous loss.”