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Revival of the L.A. Watts Summer Games Legacy vs. Legacy Gala August 8, 2025 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremonies
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Jim Hill is a legendary figure in both professional sports and broadcasting. Born on October 21, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, Hill began his career as a standout football player.
He played college football at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M–A&M-Kingsville) and was drafted in the first round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
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Jim Hill
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He joined CBS2/KCAL-TV in 1976 and, after a brief stint with KABC-TV, returned to CBS in 1992, where he continues to serve as Sports Director and lead sports anchor. Hill has covered countless major events, including Super Bowls, the Olympics, NBA Finals, and championship runs by Los Angeles teams such as the Lakers and Dodgers. He is also the host of popular programs like “Sports Central” and “Sunday Night Sports Final.”
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Jim Hill's influence extends beyond the newsroom. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a rare honor for a sportscaster, and was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2010.
He has consistently been voted one of the top sports anchors in Los Angeles by outlets like USA Today. Equally committed to his community, Hill serves on the boards of the Los Angeles Urban League and the Boy Scouts of America, and supports youth-focused initiatives like the L.A. Watts Summer Games.
His decades of excellence and community service have solidified his legacy as not only a sports icon but a civic leader in Los Angeles.
Kim Estes
Presenter
Received the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series – 2017 – Dicks.
His television credits include:
This Is Us, How To Get Away With Murder, I’m Dying Up Here, Brooklyn 99, Hot Wet American Summer 10 Years Later.
Kim has starred in films and short form series, including
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To Be Me (Daan Jansen), Underdog (Ritchie Greer),
Playing Beethoven (Catherine Shefski), Crossroad (directed by Shervin Youssefian), Not 4 Sale and Each Other (both directed by Roger Melvin), Volcano Girl (directed by Ashley Maria), Free Denmark (directed by Ricardo Korda)
and The Birthday Gift (directed by Marie Tang).
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Tyrone DuBose
Tyrone DuBose is America’s premier R&B Music Historian, radio host, and music expert. Known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice, this Cincinnati, Ohio native began captivating audiences as the host of "Timeless Traxx," a nationally syndicated radio program that reached over 40 stations and has an international following across five countries.
Listeners may also recognize Tyrone as the voice behind numerous national television and radio commercials, as well as award shows throughout the United States.
A three-time Black Music Award winner and a four-time Hollywood African Prestigious Award winner, Tyrone also received the Legendary Good Man Award in his hometown of Cincinnati, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award from UView Media in Los Angeles, California.
In April 2024, he was inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame, further solidifying his esteemed reputation.
Tyrone DuBose's expertise is celebrated both nationally and internationally.
Rawcel Cooks
Presenter
Rawcel is a Los Angeles-based songwriter and recording artist best known as one-half of the genre-blending music duo ZupaNova, alongside multi-instrumentalist and producer Davy Brown.
Formed in 2012, ZupaNova merges music, fashion, and global culture to create a sound and style that defy traditional labels. Raised on the East Side of L.A., Rawcel has deep roots in the music industry, having introduced Fergie to the Black Eyed Peas early in his career. Together, Rawcel and Davy Brown have charted two singles in the U.S. Top 40 on Mediabase/iHeartRadio and toured internationally, especially throughout Asia.
Beyond music, the duo is active in social causes, serving as ambassadors for AMBITION.org alongside notable figures like Richard Branson, Paris Hilton, and Ashton Kutcher. Their uplifting track “ZupaLove” reflects their missio
n to spread positivity, unity, and love worldwide. Known for their high-energy performances and commitment to creativity, ZupaNova continues to inspire emerging artists with a message rooted in passion, perseverance, and community.
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Rodney Allen Rippy, Jr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Allen_Rippy
Rodney Allen Rippy as you know has had an amazing career since the age of 3 1/2 dating back to his Jack In The Box commercial campaign. Rodney was their spokesman for more than 14 years. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences gave Mr. Rippy an award for having one of the greatest commercials in the past 50 years!
Rodney ran for Mayor of Compton, Ca and his goal was to clean up this troubled city. http://www.eonline.com/news/406346/rodney-allen-rippy-70s-child-star-running-for-mayor-of-com
His vision was too big and as you can see nothing has changed. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/a-me-ln-da-compton-illegal-pay-20150820-story.html These were the type of things that Rodney was going to put a stop to!