Pete Wilson

Peter James "Pete" Wilson (April 5, 1945 – July 20, 2007) was an American broadcaster born in Wisconsin. For more than 20 years prior to his death, he worked in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was not related to the former California governor of the same name. Wilson hosted a talk radio show on the number-one rated 50,000-watt KGO (AM) weekdays 2–4 p.m. He was the winner of five Emmy Awards and a Peabody. Wilson also co-anchored the 6 p.m weekday ... more

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  • Apr 5, 1945

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  • Jul 20, 2007 (age 62 years)

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