Otis Boggs

Otis Boggs, who passed away in August 2022 at 82 years old, was the former voice of the Gators, who brought UF football and baseball games to millions of fans over four decades with his radio play-by-play. Boggs got his start at WRUF in 1939 while he was still a Florida student, providing color commentary. He became the play-by-play announcer in 1940 and held the position until he retired after the 1981 season. Although retired, he continued working behind the mic as host of a Gator pre-game show. He was Florida’s Outstanding Sportscaster from 1960-1963, a charter member of the WRUF Hall of Fame, and a member of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.