Media

Craig Baalman

Year Inducted: 2023

Category: Media

Schools / Organizations:
WJBM Radio
WBGZ Radio

WINI Radio

Biography:

Craig is a longtime voice of Southwestern Illinois basketball. He has worked at WJBM Radio in Jerseyville, WBGZ in Alton and WINI in Murphysboro. Leading to his induction, he had called local basketball games for 28 years, focusing mainly on the Jerseyville Panthers and the Western Illinois Valley Conference.

Craig worked 12 state basketball tournaments, including three IHSA state championship teams … the Carrollton girls (2001, 2002) and Calhoun girls (2016). He also hosted a weekly Saturday morning show.