May 25, 2022. We did 108 Tell Us Your Stories in two years, he explained, including one that focused on the life of basketball player and coach Dawn Staley of Philadelphia. David Akers is the greatest kicker in Philadelphia Eagles history and tonight he takes his rightful place among the franchise greats in the team's Hall of Fame, Before Jake Elliott's record-setting field goal, the previous mark was also set by a rookie, Tony Franklin, whose unforgettable kicking style helped stun the Cowboys in a Monday night thriller, Tommy McDonald set a franchise record with 237 receiving yards against the Giants on a fog-covered Franklin Field in 1961, Merrill Reese and Jeremiah Trotter followed in the footsteps of legends, but carved out their own brilliant careers. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions. And he and I had a tearful embrace on live television that I still hear about to this day. Fifty-three years ago, the Eagles tied an NFL record with nine interceptions in a single game against the Steelers. They didnt wanna do that, so it was kind of like this inevitable Were gonna re-sign him, Im gonna re-sign. "My wife actually predicted this would happen," Didinger told PhillyVoice in an email, though he joked that his return "really isn't a full Tom Brady-like comeback.". So there will be one bus assigned to Didinger.. And Im not wrong. When Ray Didinger announced earlier this month that hed be retiring, the first thing I did was text my dad. They told me we were doing this Boston vs. Philadelphia pregame thing. They told me it would us against them. Working reporters covering games are not permitted to bring their children to the pressbox. He stood there and he watched One Shining Moment on the jumbo screen., Sure, hes a little corny. Well go to lunch. By Ray Didinger, directed by Joe Canuso. He threw his hands up and walked away. The whole dining hall, its all the players, all the coaches, all the secretaries and the front office staff, theyre all in there, Didinger recalled. Its kind of nuts to think about. I would probably watch it now because Im more in tune to things outside the game, but growing up, I just wanted to watch the game. Maybe not in the locker room. I think he used it for a week and then bequeathed it to his wife.. Didinger describes his 10-year-old self as a curious, voracious reader. He previously covered the Philadelphia Eagles for The Athletic and for Philadelphia Magazine's Birds 24/7 site. One of Macnows favorite things about their show is when someone gets under Didingers skin. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce says hell be back with the Birds next season. 93.7 The Fans Dorin Dickerson is not in that camp. The Godfather, 75 years old, wrote up a final statement "fittingly" on a yellow legal tablet. https://t.co/Lkr9LpZ9Z2. The Hall of Fame writer reflects on the late kicker who passed away Saturday at the age of 73 due to complications from the coronavirus. If you missed it Sunday, legendary local media personality Ray Didinger announced his retirement. Theyre the best fans. And Ill fight that battle until the day I die.. 
Ray Didinger was one of the few reporters who saw the original Miracle of the Meadowlands unfold live. One of my biggest concerns is that I dont do anything other than my work, Didinger said. He can be reached by email at bondurantmedia@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant. And he said, Over the last 20 years, you and Glen have become my two new uncles., Thats the kind of stuff thats been coming out in the last few weeks. Co-host Evan Roberts told Carton he was being used by teams in the NFL to get their message out there. That had never happened before. Who Replaces Ray Didinger on 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia? You have to be professional and do your job in a professional way. He knew how to fill it with just the right amount of color and quotes. Its never happened, Didinger said. Thats really the only way to describe it. Back in 2018, I wrote a story about how Didinger and his son, David, would forever be linked to the Philly Special. You would read it the next day, and the first thing you would say to yourself was, Was he at the same event I was? My dad kind of wished he would roll off into the sunset and my father never made anything about himself. Office Phone: (215) 238-2400. Ray loved football and played defensive end in Youth Football for Folsom Boys Club Vince Papale played for Glenolden, and he beat Didinger on a 99-yard touchdown run. Ross Tucker could work here as well. 
I pay attention to all of that now more, but Ive never seen it because I never really cared.. Ray Didinger, the doyen of Philly sportswriters, has a new book out: Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes and Heartaches ( Temple University Press ). But as time went by and he got to see where I was coming from, he understood I was being an honest reporter. Vermeil didnt exactly appreciate his candor. They knew when Ray wrote something, the players knew that he knew what he was talking about, and thats the way it came across. Because they have to believe that before they actually do it. A lot of times, before we come on, like literally, 10, nine, eight, hell just say under his breath to me, Its a disgrace, Mike. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions, Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. 
Yeah, I cant wait to sit down with my dad and my daughters (Haley and Kaitlyn) and watch the Eagles, David said. The Rams couldn't stop him in 1949. He deserves it., Thats easy: Super Bowl LII. Didinger quipped, Some days more than others.. I introduced my dad to Didinger afterward. I felt I had to defend the Philadelphia fans on this day of all days. Only one problem: Didinger didnt know to use it. 
Id never seen him that nervous or starstruck before. 94WIP Morning Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC | SportsRadio 94WIP, TheEntercom web sitehas job postings for WIP and other Entercom radio stations around the country. I was only in the business for a couple of years, but to be thrown in the middle of it, and watch how they impacted the city and see them beat Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruinsand have two million people come out for the paradethat was a fun time and a fun team., Probably Bobby Clarke. Like they had all the other media buses, and thered be like 50 of them transporting guys from the stadium to the hotel. "I've written thousands upon thousands of words, but never the word goodbyenot until today," Didinger said. Ray and his notepad are going to be missed on the Eagles pregame and postgame shows. This is bullshit! Web3601 South Broad Street PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 19148 Purchase Now Home Purchase List FAQ Contact Purchase media contacts Browse Download in CSV format Didinger is a local guy from Folsom, Delaware County, who grew up loving football. I had these two favorite uncles of mine who were big sports fans. And when the games over, watch Postgame Live and watch Ray Didinger. He said, Hell teach you football., And while hes having this conversation, hes wearing an Eagles hoodie. Hes still gonna track all these plays with his yellow legal pads. I dont play a musical instrument. You happened to be that lemon, Roberts said. But it was those guys. He does not have a cell phone or a Twitter account but the 75-year-old Didinger mastered three forms of sports journalism: print, radio, and TV. Even though I was there as a reporter and trying to maintain my reporters objectivity. WebRaymond R Didinger (215) 844-6687 1900 Rittenhouse Sq Apt 15b, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6044. That was the last football game we sat together and watched a game. Ill never forget how he started, Didinger said, laughing. SportsRadio 94WIP announced Tuesday that Didinger is rejoining the station to provide Eagles commentary "as needs arise" when the new "Morning Show" debuts. The last game I sat and watched a game with my dad was Super Bowl 30, between the Cowboys and Steelers in Phoenix (in 1996). They were regular guys. All rights reserved. And he came and found where we were doing the postgame show. Sports media have traveling lifestyles much like the athletes they cover, sans the inflated paycheck and fan adoration. His kids got him an iPad for his birthday two or three years ago. Wed ask: Tell us about where you grew up. And he always makes time for the readers, listeners and viewers who have fueled his career. Didinger said Tuesday that he wanted to be involved in the magic of the Eagles season, in some capacity, and had conversations with his family along with the teams at WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia. He said, Look, every day here in practice and in meetings, Im trying to pump these guys up. And thats actually one of the things Im looking forward to.. As adults, because of their conflicting schedules, always on the road or working Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field, the pair never actually sat down next to each other and watched an Eagles game together. I think hes great. Before they went on the air, Macnow told Didinger he had nothing that day. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). One of the things Ive learned over time is theres a disproportionate number of people who are writers who are only children. It happened for everybody to see. I couldnt take it. The Rams thought Roman Gabriel was finished. I had lived it all. My dad taught me a lot of things in my life. WebHall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger gave an emotional sign off from WIP Sunday. Didinger is a local guy from Folsom, Delaware County, who grew up loving football. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Hes literally giving up three weeks a year of broadcasting, but one of those three weeks, hes still gonna go to the Final Four because hes not turning over the trophy presentation duties to Ian Eagle, Parkins said during Parkins & Spiegel Tuesday. It was lunch. There was no wink-wink innuendo there. This story, this is bullshit! Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC | SportsRadio94WIP. And he threw it on the floor and stormed out of the dining hall. It just kind of represented what everybody in Philadelphia was feeling, that it was about this sense of elation and how people were celebrating together.. Because I sound like an everyday hack compared to this guy. He knew how to structure stories. For the last 25 years, fans could switch over to Comcast SportsNet/NBC Sports Philadelphia to hear what Didinger had to say right after games. The Philly Special and winning it, and seeing Seth Joyner so emotional, and tears in Governor Ed Rendells eyes; sharing in all of that. Audacy. Eagles fans like to share their opinions and memories, and Didinger is Philadelphia sports royalty. Everybody talked about the others, and then theres Fredo. My take is that the weekend morning/midday show should keep that traditional journalism vibe and stay away from the hoagie mouth callers and hot takes. Didinger has long been known for his measured, well-reasoned takes. 166. Didinger explained to Vermeil that he was working for the Philadelphia Bulletin, not the Philadelphia Eagles. So youre not wrong. Were each here doing our jobs. I would say the Broad Street Bullies. When he stopped covering the Eagles on a fulltime basis (for the Daily News) and went to NFL Films fulltime, thats about the time Eagles Postgame Live started. Crossing Broad is owned and operated by CB Sports LLC, Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. Sheil also covered the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. It was really lovely., Eagles fans, and the fans of every other Philadelphia sports team are known for their passion. Glen sees this and comes over and taps me on the shoulder and says, Hey, youve got that thing, Didinger said. In 50 years, Ive seen a lot of great ones, but I dont think I saw a guy who played with the kind of fire and relentless determination as Clarke did. Didinger co-hosted a popular radio show every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia with co-host Glen Macnow. The tallest wide receiver to ever play the game is now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It started with the shouting match with that guy from Boston. Youd need someone without that first responsibility who can commit to being in the studio instead of in the field. Ray was already loved before that. When you come on after an Eagles game, you have to be a reporter. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Thats how I look at life and that came from him.. When he calls quits, Didinger will also be able to do something this fall that even he may not realize: Hes never sat with his son David and watched an Eagles game together. To sit an actually watch an Eagles game with my father. He is a sports dork. If you just checked it out on the internet, and this is an Old Man Yells at Cloud stuff, the only was no other choice to stay up and see it live, and that was it. I dont know what hes doing. But the one point I really wanted to make, and this is 100 percent true, was that for years, the Boston fans didnt give a damn about the Patriots. Its a disgrace. He knows that will set me off. Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC |SportsRadio94WIP, 2400 Market Street | 4th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19103, Office Phone: (215) 238-2400Studio Phone: (215) 592-9494. I wish you and your families health, happiness, and more Super Bowl parades. And hell always chuckle. Thats what I believe. He announced the news on Sundays 94 WIP show alongside Glen Macnow. And trust me, I will see you there.. Glen & Jody: Theres a really profound connection there that sometimes youre not even aware of.. So every day, I just keep telling them that they can be good and they can play with the Cowboys and they can play with these other teams., He said, But then, the afternoon paper comes out and they read your story, and you tell them that theyre worthless and that theyre not gonna win and that theyre still a last-place team. Your expressions of gratitude and support have meant so much, and I thank you with all of my heart. Thats what makes it good in the first place, because its a departure from the standard weekday WIP model. It took an event like that to tap into that. And a one-time only (offer). Try a week on us. Hes a multimedia journalist and communicator who works at the Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond. He doesnt know how to say it in a way that doesnt offend the player, the organization, whatever., Ray knew how to express the same opinion and not offend these people. I told him he did what he had to do as a football coach, but I did what I had to do as a reporter and write what I saw. Ray Didinger was one of the few reporters who saw the original Miracle of the Meadowlands unfold live. It was tough to tell who was who. Theyve been down for 12 years. And he wasnt wrong in saying it. When the hospital shut down, my dad moved away. Didinger pointed out that I was in attendance and asked me to stand up as everyone applauded. Guy has been itching to drop his sports takes for a long time now. If it were up to Didinger, he wouldve announced his retirement on one of his final shows this weekend. Rays had a visceral impact on the Philadelphia sports scene. The celebrated basketball coachs conversation with Terry Gross at the virtual event explored Staleys struggles to achieve her dream of staying in the game for life. This is all an attempt and I give the Packers credit, its creative to scare the Jetstheyre going to make the deal, and its going to happen soon., I didnt put it out there to get attention. I couldnt help it. In 1995, he won the Dick McCann Memorial Award[5] for long and distinguished coverage of pro football, and his name was added to the writers' honor roll in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Im not gonna have him in the parking lot shotgunning beers with fans celebrating his retirement, he said. He told me he spent all day preaching that message, and then they go home and read my stories in the paper telling them how lousy they are. He will join Michael Barkann, Reuben Frank and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, who came to the show after Didinger retired and Seth Joyner left the network. But he had to turn her down. As a child, Didinger spent a lot of time with McDonald at Eagles training camp in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Someone retweeted it, someone reappropriated it, its right there. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. (302) 594-1100 or delawaretheatre.org. What I see, Ill be honest with you, is a team thats gonna be lucky to win four games. His insights and opinions about Philadelphia sports the teams, players, leadership, and fans earned him a spot on the writers honor roll in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He co-authored Football America: Celebrating Our National Passion along with Don Shula in 1996 and co-wrote The Eagles Encyclopedia with Robert S. Lyons in 2005. Those guys shouldnt be punished. I dont play tennis. Upon graduating from Temple University, he spent a year as a general MAR 19, 2023. He also lives in my house. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) Ray Didinger announced his retirement last Sunday on his WIP radio show with co-host Glen Macnow. Thats ok, Roberts said. Hell be stepping away from both 94 WIP and NBC Sports After talking to Didinger for that story, he invited me to come see Tommy and Me, so I brought my dad. Im an Xs and Os guy. So many of them shared that moment with their fathers or with the memories of their fathers. Longtime Glen Macnow partner Jody McDonald is being targeted for the Sunday shift and The Philadelphia You just cant wear it on your sleeve. After 53 years, Ray Didinger is retiring and Sunday, May 29th was his final show with Glen Macnow. Macnow will sometimes try to help Didinger out. The whole scene was very bizarre. It just becomes a mantra during the game. Ray Didingers latest job experience is Football That happened this tournament. And he argues that Randall Cunningham should get more Hall of Fame consideration. I used to love spending time with my two uncles because they would talk sports with me. On May 8, 2022, during his radio show, Didinger announced his retirement effective May 29, 2022. That just always made an impression on me.. He scripts his final calls. Home Teams Eagles Who Replaces Ray Didinger on 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia? You cant replace somebody like Ray in terms of quality, but both outlets are going to have to put somebody else in the chair that hell be sitting in for a few more weeks, so I did some brainstorming and came up with a few ideas: Here are three thoughts on a possible direction for Rod Lakin and David Yadgaroff: My immediate thought was that Jody Mac comes back and does a permanent weekend reunion with Glen Macnow. In a tearful farewell Sunday, he told listeners of Philadelphia sports talk station WIP they had helped him live his dream. Look no further than a Monday night rout of the 'Boys back in 1992. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. And Ray put it out there for everyone to see by accident. You could pull from the Rickie Ricardo nights/weekends tree, and match Glen with someone like that. His prior media experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, WRIC-TV 8News and Audacy Richmond. His WIP Through October 17, 2021, at Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water Street, Wilmington. EDIT 2 some people are mentioning Derrick Gunn, which is a good idea for WIP, but he cant go back to NBCSP after they got rid of him for no reason, As a final thought, I agree with Kev on this 100% , This is awesome but let me propose that the Linc press box should be named in Rays honor. I thought, Oh, this is going well.. Didinger covered the Eagles for 53 years, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia, for whom he was a pre and postgame analyst. This whole thing has been overwhelming and humbling to see how people think of him. Lynn asked him: Do you value your insights and opinions about the Philadelphia sports scene? Didinger watched him closely and noticed that Erving was always gracious. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Thats whats in your memory. I heard it on WIP, he responded. Follow Sheil on Twitter @SheilKapadia, Ray and David Didinger. So in my mind, your fans are just a bunch of bandwagon jumpers. And I still believe that to this day., Oh, they did love it. In the lead-up to Super Bowl LII, Didinger was asked to do a Philly versus Boston segment on TV. I forgot. But I had that same argument in press boxes around the NFL for 30 years whenever people would start bad-mouthing the Philly fans, which they did all the time. But it would be nice to sit in the stands and watch a ballgame with him. Didinger, who covered the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL for the Philadelphia Bulletin, He was honest. He wrote his memoir, Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes, and He Here I am hollering at this guy, doing all of the things that I didnt want to do (laughs). View Profile Added Cataldi, It wasnt contrived. WebRay Didinger is one of the best sportswriters Philadelphia has ever read. PhillyVoice Staff. Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia He closed stadiums because it took him a really, really long time. The Eagles went 9-7 and made the playoffs. When he embarked on what turned out to be a Hall of Fame sports writing career and into a local media icon, he thought he could separate himself from the little boy that was a fan to the media giant he became. The two have been to many, many Eagles games together. Didinger said theyd be OK. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. Ray Didinger (born September 18, 1946 in Philadelphia) is an American sportswriter, radio personality, sports commentator author and screenwriter. The Eagles haven't been in position to defend a title since 1961. pic.twitter.com/ekNfPyb8cf, SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) May 8, 2022. And Im trying to convince them that they can be better than that. Thats part of the whole story, because I think thats how people view me, that I used to be a fan, but now Im a reporter as if those are two distinct things, Didinger said. Im not a click-bait guy. I settled in Philadelphia. NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Deposit bonus requires 25x play-thru. WebRay Didinger: Job Title: Football Reporter: Phone (215) 336-3500: Fax: Email: Facebook: Twitter: Name: Reuben Frank: Job Title: Football Reporter: Phone (215) 336-3500: Fax: Email: Facebook: Twitter: Home Purchase List FAQ Contact PR Backstage Pass: Get Your Business into the Media. The 1975 season didn't produce much in terms of on-field results, but the development of linebacker Frank LeMaster was critical to building the 1980 NFC Championship team. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He said, I was born in Nigeria. And I always say that is emotion that is within him, and I think hes that type of person, and that he runs that deep emotionally. After Didinger told the story, I looked down at my watch and realized I had kept him longer than Id intended. Bonus issued as site credits. Be sure to join us after the game for Eagles Postgame Live because youll wanna see Rays reaction to the game. Glen Macnow & Ray Didinger on 94WIP. Ray has been a beloved member of the That was Vermeils third season. Well, someday is finally here.. I can finally work my way through all the novels I have set aside with the mental note that Ill get to it someday, he said. But that doesnt mean underneath all of that, that little 8-year-old kid that used to marvel at the Ballantine scoreboard at Connie Mack Stadium isnt inside you somewhere.. He wrote his memoir, Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes, and Heartaches Hardcover in 2021. The station has not yet announced who will replace Giglio in the evening slot. Since their Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, Chiefs fans have been supporting Jason Kelce's(Be) Philly Foundation. Its a disgrace. I saw it immediately for what it was, Didinger said. Ray Didinger shares his memories of covering Carmichael's illustrious career. Joseph Santoliquito You can go to YouTube and just check it out. He received a B.S. Residents say it shouldnt be demolished, Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health. Tell us about the coach that influenced you the most and then just walk us through your whole career. The play tells the story of their friendship that developed and lasted a lifetime, and ultimately wound up with both of them standing on the steps of the Hall of Fame. Didingers ability to tell compelling stories has been the one constant. And I remember saying, The one thing you cannot deny is until you started winning, the people in Boston didnt even know there was a football team in Foxboro. He saw a bunch of guys violently fighting each other. People that dont know me nationally can say whatever they want, I dont care.. It happened in real time. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). When Donovan McNabb was injured, Garcia rallied the Eagles to the postseason and a playoff win over the Giants. But it went up after that. So I tried to approach going to Franklin Field to cover an Eagles game the same way I walked in the media courthouse to cover a trial. I think hed be adequate in the role. Didinger's involvement will be relatively limited, as he still wants to be mostly retired. They all had helmets on. Then all of a sudden, everybody got on the bandwagon. Congratulations on a great career. 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Ray Didinger was one of the few reporters who saw the original Miracle of the Meadowlands unfold live. One of my biggest concerns is that I dont do anything other than my work, Didinger said. He can be reached by email at bondurantmedia@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant. And he said, Over the last 20 years, you and Glen have become my two new uncles., Thats the kind of stuff thats been coming out in the last few weeks. Co-host Evan Roberts told Carton he was being used by teams in the NFL to get their message out there. That had never happened before. Who Replaces Ray Didinger on 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia? You have to be professional and do your job in a professional way. He knew how to fill it with just the right amount of color and quotes. Its never happened, Didinger said. Thats really the only way to describe it. Back in 2018, I wrote a story about how Didinger and his son, David, would forever be linked to the Philly Special. You would read it the next day, and the first thing you would say to yourself was, Was he at the same event I was? My dad kind of wished he would roll off into the sunset and my father never made anything about himself. Office Phone: (215) 238-2400. Ray loved football and played defensive end in Youth Football for Folsom Boys Club Vince Papale played for Glenolden, and he beat Didinger on a 99-yard touchdown run. Ross Tucker could work here as well. I pay attention to all of that now more, but Ive never seen it because I never really cared.. Ray Didinger, the doyen of Philly sportswriters, has a new book out: Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes and Heartaches ( Temple University Press ). But as time went by and he got to see where I was coming from, he understood I was being an honest reporter. Vermeil didnt exactly appreciate his candor. They knew when Ray wrote something, the players knew that he knew what he was talking about, and thats the way it came across. Because they have to believe that before they actually do it. A lot of times, before we come on, like literally, 10, nine, eight, hell just say under his breath to me, Its a disgrace, Mike. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions, Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Yeah, I cant wait to sit down with my dad and my daughters (Haley and Kaitlyn) and watch the Eagles, David said. The Rams couldn't stop him in 1949. He deserves it., Thats easy: Super Bowl LII. Didinger quipped, Some days more than others.. I introduced my dad to Didinger afterward. I felt I had to defend the Philadelphia fans on this day of all days. Only one problem: Didinger didnt know to use it. Id never seen him that nervous or starstruck before. 94WIP Morning Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC | SportsRadio 94WIP, TheEntercom web sitehas job postings for WIP and other Entercom radio stations around the country. I was only in the business for a couple of years, but to be thrown in the middle of it, and watch how they impacted the city and see them beat Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruinsand have two million people come out for the paradethat was a fun time and a fun team., Probably Bobby Clarke. Like they had all the other media buses, and thered be like 50 of them transporting guys from the stadium to the hotel. "I've written thousands upon thousands of words, but never the word goodbyenot until today," Didinger said. Ray and his notepad are going to be missed on the Eagles pregame and postgame shows. This is bullshit! Web3601 South Broad Street PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 19148 Purchase Now Home Purchase List FAQ Contact Purchase media contacts Browse Download in CSV format Didinger is a local guy from Folsom, Delaware County, who grew up loving football. I had these two favorite uncles of mine who were big sports fans. And when the games over, watch Postgame Live and watch Ray Didinger. He said, Hell teach you football., And while hes having this conversation, hes wearing an Eagles hoodie. Hes still gonna track all these plays with his yellow legal pads. I dont play a musical instrument. You happened to be that lemon, Roberts said. But it was those guys. He does not have a cell phone or a Twitter account but the 75-year-old Didinger mastered three forms of sports journalism: print, radio, and TV. Even though I was there as a reporter and trying to maintain my reporters objectivity. WebRaymond R Didinger (215) 844-6687 1900 Rittenhouse Sq Apt 15b, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6044. That was the last football game we sat together and watched a game. Ill never forget how he started, Didinger said, laughing. SportsRadio 94WIP announced Tuesday that Didinger is rejoining the station to provide Eagles commentary "as needs arise" when the new "Morning Show" debuts. The last game I sat and watched a game with my dad was Super Bowl 30, between the Cowboys and Steelers in Phoenix (in 1996). They were regular guys. All rights reserved. And he came and found where we were doing the postgame show. Sports media have traveling lifestyles much like the athletes they cover, sans the inflated paycheck and fan adoration. His kids got him an iPad for his birthday two or three years ago. Wed ask: Tell us about where you grew up. And he always makes time for the readers, listeners and viewers who have fueled his career. Didinger said Tuesday that he wanted to be involved in the magic of the Eagles season, in some capacity, and had conversations with his family along with the teams at WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia. He said, Look, every day here in practice and in meetings, Im trying to pump these guys up. And thats actually one of the things Im looking forward to.. As adults, because of their conflicting schedules, always on the road or working Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field, the pair never actually sat down next to each other and watched an Eagles game together. I think hes great. Before they went on the air, Macnow told Didinger he had nothing that day. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). One of the things Ive learned over time is theres a disproportionate number of people who are writers who are only children. It happened for everybody to see. I couldnt take it. The Rams thought Roman Gabriel was finished. I had lived it all. My dad taught me a lot of things in my life. WebHall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger gave an emotional sign off from WIP Sunday. Didinger is a local guy from Folsom, Delaware County, who grew up loving football. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Hes literally giving up three weeks a year of broadcasting, but one of those three weeks, hes still gonna go to the Final Four because hes not turning over the trophy presentation duties to Ian Eagle, Parkins said during Parkins & Spiegel Tuesday. It was lunch. There was no wink-wink innuendo there. This story, this is bullshit! Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC | SportsRadio94WIP. And he threw it on the floor and stormed out of the dining hall. It just kind of represented what everybody in Philadelphia was feeling, that it was about this sense of elation and how people were celebrating together.. Because I sound like an everyday hack compared to this guy. He knew how to structure stories. For the last 25 years, fans could switch over to Comcast SportsNet/NBC Sports Philadelphia to hear what Didinger had to say right after games. The Philly Special and winning it, and seeing Seth Joyner so emotional, and tears in Governor Ed Rendells eyes; sharing in all of that. Audacy. Eagles fans like to share their opinions and memories, and Didinger is Philadelphia sports royalty. Everybody talked about the others, and then theres Fredo. My take is that the weekend morning/midday show should keep that traditional journalism vibe and stay away from the hoagie mouth callers and hot takes. Didinger has long been known for his measured, well-reasoned takes. 166. Didinger explained to Vermeil that he was working for the Philadelphia Bulletin, not the Philadelphia Eagles. So youre not wrong. Were each here doing our jobs. I would say the Broad Street Bullies. When he stopped covering the Eagles on a fulltime basis (for the Daily News) and went to NFL Films fulltime, thats about the time Eagles Postgame Live started. Crossing Broad is owned and operated by CB Sports LLC, Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. Sheil also covered the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. It was really lovely., Eagles fans, and the fans of every other Philadelphia sports team are known for their passion. Glen sees this and comes over and taps me on the shoulder and says, Hey, youve got that thing, Didinger said. In 50 years, Ive seen a lot of great ones, but I dont think I saw a guy who played with the kind of fire and relentless determination as Clarke did. Didinger co-hosted a popular radio show every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia with co-host Glen Macnow. The tallest wide receiver to ever play the game is now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It started with the shouting match with that guy from Boston. Youd need someone without that first responsibility who can commit to being in the studio instead of in the field. Ray was already loved before that. When you come on after an Eagles game, you have to be a reporter. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Thats how I look at life and that came from him.. When he calls quits, Didinger will also be able to do something this fall that even he may not realize: Hes never sat with his son David and watched an Eagles game together. To sit an actually watch an Eagles game with my father. He is a sports dork. If you just checked it out on the internet, and this is an Old Man Yells at Cloud stuff, the only was no other choice to stay up and see it live, and that was it. I dont know what hes doing. But the one point I really wanted to make, and this is 100 percent true, was that for years, the Boston fans didnt give a damn about the Patriots. Its a disgrace. He knows that will set me off. Audacy Pennsylvania, LLC |SportsRadio94WIP, 2400 Market Street | 4th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19103, Office Phone: (215) 238-2400Studio Phone: (215) 592-9494. I wish you and your families health, happiness, and more Super Bowl parades. And hell always chuckle. Thats what I believe. He announced the news on Sundays 94 WIP show alongside Glen Macnow. And trust me, I will see you there.. Glen & Jody: Theres a really profound connection there that sometimes youre not even aware of.. So every day, I just keep telling them that they can be good and they can play with the Cowboys and they can play with these other teams., He said, But then, the afternoon paper comes out and they read your story, and you tell them that theyre worthless and that theyre not gonna win and that theyre still a last-place team. Your expressions of gratitude and support have meant so much, and I thank you with all of my heart. Thats what makes it good in the first place, because its a departure from the standard weekday WIP model. It took an event like that to tap into that. And a one-time only (offer). Try a week on us. Hes a multimedia journalist and communicator who works at the Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond. He doesnt know how to say it in a way that doesnt offend the player, the organization, whatever., Ray knew how to express the same opinion and not offend these people. I told him he did what he had to do as a football coach, but I did what I had to do as a reporter and write what I saw. Ray Didinger was one of the few reporters who saw the original Miracle of the Meadowlands unfold live. It was tough to tell who was who. Theyve been down for 12 years. And he wasnt wrong in saying it. When the hospital shut down, my dad moved away. Didinger pointed out that I was in attendance and asked me to stand up as everyone applauded. Guy has been itching to drop his sports takes for a long time now. If it were up to Didinger, he wouldve announced his retirement on one of his final shows this weekend. Rays had a visceral impact on the Philadelphia sports scene. The celebrated basketball coachs conversation with Terry Gross at the virtual event explored Staleys struggles to achieve her dream of staying in the game for life. This is all an attempt and I give the Packers credit, its creative to scare the Jetstheyre going to make the deal, and its going to happen soon., I didnt put it out there to get attention. I couldnt help it. In 1995, he won the Dick McCann Memorial Award[5] for long and distinguished coverage of pro football, and his name was added to the writers' honor roll in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Im not gonna have him in the parking lot shotgunning beers with fans celebrating his retirement, he said. He told me he spent all day preaching that message, and then they go home and read my stories in the paper telling them how lousy they are. He will join Michael Barkann, Reuben Frank and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, who came to the show after Didinger retired and Seth Joyner left the network. But he had to turn her down. As a child, Didinger spent a lot of time with McDonald at Eagles training camp in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Someone retweeted it, someone reappropriated it, its right there. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. (302) 594-1100 or delawaretheatre.org. What I see, Ill be honest with you, is a team thats gonna be lucky to win four games. His insights and opinions about Philadelphia sports the teams, players, leadership, and fans earned him a spot on the writers honor roll in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He co-authored Football America: Celebrating Our National Passion along with Don Shula in 1996 and co-wrote The Eagles Encyclopedia with Robert S. Lyons in 2005. Those guys shouldnt be punished. I dont play tennis. Upon graduating from Temple University, he spent a year as a general MAR 19, 2023. He also lives in my house. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) Ray Didinger announced his retirement last Sunday on his WIP radio show with co-host Glen Macnow. Thats ok, Roberts said. Hell be stepping away from both 94 WIP and NBC Sports After talking to Didinger for that story, he invited me to come see Tommy and Me, so I brought my dad. Im an Xs and Os guy. So many of them shared that moment with their fathers or with the memories of their fathers. Longtime Glen Macnow partner Jody McDonald is being targeted for the Sunday shift and The Philadelphia You just cant wear it on your sleeve. After 53 years, Ray Didinger is retiring and Sunday, May 29th was his final show with Glen Macnow. Macnow will sometimes try to help Didinger out. The whole scene was very bizarre. It just becomes a mantra during the game. Ray Didingers latest job experience is Football That happened this tournament. And he argues that Randall Cunningham should get more Hall of Fame consideration. I used to love spending time with my two uncles because they would talk sports with me. On May 8, 2022, during his radio show, Didinger announced his retirement effective May 29, 2022. That just always made an impression on me.. He scripts his final calls. Home Teams Eagles Who Replaces Ray Didinger on 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia? You cant replace somebody like Ray in terms of quality, but both outlets are going to have to put somebody else in the chair that hell be sitting in for a few more weeks, so I did some brainstorming and came up with a few ideas: Here are three thoughts on a possible direction for Rod Lakin and David Yadgaroff: My immediate thought was that Jody Mac comes back and does a permanent weekend reunion with Glen Macnow. In a tearful farewell Sunday, he told listeners of Philadelphia sports talk station WIP they had helped him live his dream. Look no further than a Monday night rout of the 'Boys back in 1992. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. And Ray put it out there for everyone to see by accident. You could pull from the Rickie Ricardo nights/weekends tree, and match Glen with someone like that. His prior media experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, WRIC-TV 8News and Audacy Richmond. His WIP Through October 17, 2021, at Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water Street, Wilmington. EDIT 2 some people are mentioning Derrick Gunn, which is a good idea for WIP, but he cant go back to NBCSP after they got rid of him for no reason, As a final thought, I agree with Kev on this 100% , This is awesome but let me propose that the Linc press box should be named in Rays honor. I thought, Oh, this is going well.. Didinger covered the Eagles for 53 years, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia, for whom he was a pre and postgame analyst. This whole thing has been overwhelming and humbling to see how people think of him. Lynn asked him: Do you value your insights and opinions about the Philadelphia sports scene? Didinger watched him closely and noticed that Erving was always gracious. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Thats whats in your memory. I heard it on WIP, he responded. Follow Sheil on Twitter @SheilKapadia, Ray and David Didinger. So in my mind, your fans are just a bunch of bandwagon jumpers. And I still believe that to this day., Oh, they did love it. In the lead-up to Super Bowl LII, Didinger was asked to do a Philly versus Boston segment on TV. I forgot. But I had that same argument in press boxes around the NFL for 30 years whenever people would start bad-mouthing the Philly fans, which they did all the time. But it would be nice to sit in the stands and watch a ballgame with him. Didinger, who covered the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL for the Philadelphia Bulletin, He was honest. He wrote his memoir, Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes, and He Here I am hollering at this guy, doing all of the things that I didnt want to do (laughs). View Profile Added Cataldi, It wasnt contrived. WebRay Didinger is one of the best sportswriters Philadelphia has ever read. PhillyVoice Staff. Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia He closed stadiums because it took him a really, really long time. The Eagles went 9-7 and made the playoffs. When he embarked on what turned out to be a Hall of Fame sports writing career and into a local media icon, he thought he could separate himself from the little boy that was a fan to the media giant he became. The two have been to many, many Eagles games together. Didinger said theyd be OK. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. Ray Didinger (born September 18, 1946 in Philadelphia) is an American sportswriter, radio personality, sports commentator author and screenwriter. The Eagles haven't been in position to defend a title since 1961. pic.twitter.com/ekNfPyb8cf, SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) May 8, 2022. And Im trying to convince them that they can be better than that. Thats part of the whole story, because I think thats how people view me, that I used to be a fan, but now Im a reporter as if those are two distinct things, Didinger said. Im not a click-bait guy. I settled in Philadelphia. NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Deposit bonus requires 25x play-thru. WebRay Didinger: Job Title: Football Reporter: Phone (215) 336-3500: Fax: Email: Facebook: Twitter: Name: Reuben Frank: Job Title: Football Reporter: Phone (215) 336-3500: Fax: Email: Facebook: Twitter: Home Purchase List FAQ Contact PR Backstage Pass: Get Your Business into the Media. The 1975 season didn't produce much in terms of on-field results, but the development of linebacker Frank LeMaster was critical to building the 1980 NFC Championship team. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He said, I was born in Nigeria. And I always say that is emotion that is within him, and I think hes that type of person, and that he runs that deep emotionally. After Didinger told the story, I looked down at my watch and realized I had kept him longer than Id intended. Bonus issued as site credits. Be sure to join us after the game for Eagles Postgame Live because youll wanna see Rays reaction to the game. Glen Macnow & Ray Didinger on 94WIP. Ray has been a beloved member of the That was Vermeils third season. Well, someday is finally here.. I can finally work my way through all the novels I have set aside with the mental note that Ill get to it someday, he said. But that doesnt mean underneath all of that, that little 8-year-old kid that used to marvel at the Ballantine scoreboard at Connie Mack Stadium isnt inside you somewhere.. He wrote his memoir, Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes, and Heartaches Hardcover in 2021. The station has not yet announced who will replace Giglio in the evening slot. Since their Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, Chiefs fans have been supporting Jason Kelce's(Be) Philly Foundation. Its a disgrace. I saw it immediately for what it was, Didinger said. Ray Didinger shares his memories of covering Carmichael's illustrious career. Joseph Santoliquito You can go to YouTube and just check it out. He received a B.S. Residents say it shouldnt be demolished, Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health. Tell us about the coach that influenced you the most and then just walk us through your whole career. The play tells the story of their friendship that developed and lasted a lifetime, and ultimately wound up with both of them standing on the steps of the Hall of Fame. Didingers ability to tell compelling stories has been the one constant. And I remember saying, The one thing you cannot deny is until you started winning, the people in Boston didnt even know there was a football team in Foxboro. He saw a bunch of guys violently fighting each other. People that dont know me nationally can say whatever they want, I dont care.. It happened in real time. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). When Donovan McNabb was injured, Garcia rallied the Eagles to the postseason and a playoff win over the Giants. But it went up after that. So I tried to approach going to Franklin Field to cover an Eagles game the same way I walked in the media courthouse to cover a trial. I think hed be adequate in the role. Didinger's involvement will be relatively limited, as he still wants to be mostly retired. They all had helmets on. Then all of a sudden, everybody got on the bandwagon. Congratulations on a great career. 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