Bill Swartz
One of the Pacific Northwest’s most versatile talents, Bill Swartz joins Seattle’s newest sports station 1090 The Fan as a co-host and sports update anchor.
Swartz is an award winning radio sports and news reporter, who’s also entertained and hosted hundreds of charity, sports, and business events all over the country.
Sports with Swartz has covered all the major sports events from Final 4′s, to the Superbowl, MLB playoffs, PGA Championship,and NBA Finals. He was the sideline announcer for the Washington Husky football team during the 1990′s glory years, and used his voice impersonations during the highly popular Husky Tailgate parties. His biggest thrill was play-by-play for the World Champion Kirkland Little League baseball team.
You can catch Bill in ESPN and Pac12 television documentaries about the Kirkland and Husky teams. He has also been the guy who does pre-game interviews with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, and Sounders coach Sigi Schmid.
Living in Washington State for the majority of his life, Bill has enjoyed entertaining and informing audiences in person, via the internet, or radio/television.
Swartz has a grown daughter and son. He and his biggest fan, wife Connie, enjoy golf, games, and wine country.
Who To Watch At Seahawks Rookie Minicamp
How many of Seattle’s 2013 draft picks and undrafted free agents can crack the 53-man roster this fall? We get a look at the young Seahawks hopefuls when they work out for the first time [...]
Few Draft Picks Could Make 2013 Seahawks
Another Pete Carroll, John Schneider Seahawks draft is in the books. They once again surprised so-called draft experts and the media by using a second rounder on a running back with some risks, and potential [...]
Seahawks Drafting For Future More Than Present
Bill Swartz doesn’t see any “glaring needs” on the current Seahawks roster.
Brilliant End to Confusing Masters
So what did we learn from the 2013 edition of The Masters? Or, as my non-golf friends call it, “that green sport coat thing” Australia’s first-ever Masters champion Adam Scott used a long belly-putter, which [...]
Swartz: Quarterback Circus Comes to Renton
There won’t be a quarterback “controversy” for the Seahawks anytime soon, but finding the right backup won’t be an easy task for the franchise.
Will Seattle or Sacramento Get The Final Rose?
Seattle was a sexy, loyal partner for better than 40 years until bachelor NBA strayed with a younger, new trophy wife named Oklahoma City. Now, back in the basketball dating game, Seattle has become desirable again, thanks to rich uncles Chris Hansen and Steve Balmer.
Soccer Treat Coming to Seattle
Northwest soccer fans have been hoping for the announcement, and finally got one today from the U.S. Men’s National team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field will host a FIFA World Cup Qualifying match June [...]
Nicknames And Colors Get NCAA Winners
When it comes to picking winning horses at the track Bill Swartz’s wife and mom usually do better than he does because they like certain colors and names.
Seahawks Harvin Deal About Dollars and Sense
1090 The Fan’s Bill Swartz breaks down the Percy Harvin trade.
Great Expectations For Sark’s Huskies
It’s just the first week of March but the Washington Huskies head football coach is already thinking about the last day in August. That’s when Steve Sarkisian’s squad christens a brand spanking new Husky Stadium against Boise State. It also launches the 5th, and arguably the most important season of “Sark’s” tenure. Expectations have never been greater.
