The two have been to many NFL games together. But it was those guys. In 2002, he was one of 50 people chosen for the Delaware County Sports Legends exhibit at the Museum for the History of Delaware County. Twitter SportsRadio 94WIP has reached a new agreement with Veteran Broadcaster and Pro Football Hall of Fame writer Ray Didinger, it was announced today by Marc Rayfield, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Philadelphia. Sports media have traveling lifestyles much like the athletes they cover, sans the inflated paycheck and fan adoration. 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.. There was never any tension.. Didinger: 34 years ago, the NFL was introduced to Reggie White. Ray and Glenn provide the knowledge, entertainment and honesty that is so appreciated by the philadelphia fan. They teamed up and wrote a book named The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies. Once he got it going, I was writing the stories he enjoyed reading and our relationship took a 180. He has worked as a journalist for many years generating a sustainable livelihood. 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. The Philly Special and winning it, and seeing Seth Joyner so emotional, and tears in Governor Ed Rendells eyes; sharing in all of that. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Biography Awards Photo Gallery Filmography (by Job) Trailers and Videos 1 win. He was first writer enshrined in the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. In Didingers play, Tommy and Me, there is a line where the younger version of Ray says to the older version of Ray, I cant believe I grew up and became you, which always draws laughs. 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This whole thing has been overwhelming and humbling to see how people think of him. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. I didnt think I ever realized that before. Ray Didinger will be the subject of an NFL Films feature about his longtime career covering the league, he told Angelo Cataldi it will air on FS1 on Friday. Temple University Klein College of Media There was a tremendous malaise in the city. Raymond R Didinger (215) 844-6687 1900 Rittenhouse Sq Apt 15b, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6044. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. It was announced in December that hed be On Tuesday morning, Esiason and the rest of the Boomer & Gio cast listened to highlights of the previous nights ManningCast. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Unlike so many other loves in life, my enjoyment of their show was something I was never able to share with anyone else. They told me to do it. His first name is Ray and his last name is Didinger. Life will go on in Philadelphia sports and Didinger will get to enjoy not having to watch every play, every pitch, or every dramatic moment from an athlete in town. Its not hard to be a good person. Didinger is perhaps the most unique person on Philadelphia radio despite Joe Decamaras attempt to weird everyone out. The Eagles entered their final game of the 1968 season with a 211 record. This is why Peyton cant coach, Esiason said in response to the audio. Ray Didinger can remember the first time he went to Connie Mack Stadium as a kid. Didinger is 76 years old. It was hard to be proud of Philadelphia at that time. Ray Didinger and Charlie Manuel join as guests. He told me he was trying to build this team up that had been down for so long and convince them that they can compete and win. As good as the Eagles have been this season, thats how bad Jeff McLane joins the show to talk about the latest with the Eagles and how he sees the postseason shaking out. On September 29, 1985, the Hall of Fame defensive end made his Eagles and NFL debut against the New York Giants. His approach to talking about the team is the polar opposite of Cataldi's, so that will be an interesting contrast for listeners adjusting to a new vibe during morning commutes and cups of coffee. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The fact is, Im proof that you can be both. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. You just cant wear it on your sleeve. 2020 N. 13th St. Boomer Esiason was a guest on the week eight ManningCast, which featured his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals playing Cleveland Browns. Didinger doesnt own a cell phone. He added that he wanted more time with his wife and family. I never saw a guy so driven, and Ive seen some great ones. Even though Didinger wont be heard on WIP or seen on NBC Sports Philadelphia any longer, he made it clear hes not going to be leaving the area. Ray, you have never been a jackass in 21 years, and I appreciate that, he added. Laurel, N.J. Additionally, you can find Jordan contributing coverage of the Washington Capitals for the blog NoVa Caps. Fitz noted that during the season people started calling Lawrence Trevor Tangerines for the daringness he continued to show even after things looked bad for him and the Jaguars. His last day at work was on the 29th of March 2022. Ray Didinger will return to SportsRadio 94WIP as an Eagles contributor for the station's new morning show, which will debut with Jon Ritchie and Joe DeCamara hosting after the end of the Eagles postseason. Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett Sports Media. The Godfather Returns, A New Netflix Documentary, and Injury Updates, Glen and Mike give their review of "Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street. Ryan Edwards is staying with KOA, but his hours are about to change. On May 29, 2022, Ray Didinger will retire at 75-years-old. Some news that'll cheer Eagles fans up:The Ray Didinger is making a triumphant return to Eagles Postgame Live for the Birds' incoming postseason run!He enjoyed his time off but it's almost go time, and the man is back pic.twitter.com/c0xlchkSIk. I told them, no, no, no, I dont that kind of television. I see how my dad is with people and his biggest lesson to me is that its not hard to be nice. of Media and Communication. He was also a seminal figure in the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry. One-on-One: Nick Sirianni | January 16, 2023. It's no surprise Didinger wasn't content to remain on the sideline, given the team's current trajectory. He was born on September 18, 1946 and his birthplace is Philadelphia. I am thrilled to join radio and football legends Dave Logan and Alfred Williams on The KOA Sports Zoo, Edwards said in a press release. As for his role on WIP's new morning show,Didinger's involvement will be relatively limited, as he still wants to be mostly retired. Office Phone: (215) 238-2400. The new morning crew at WIP will include longtime co-host Rhea Hughes along with Devan Kaney, Joe Conklin, Joe Weachter and James Seltzer. It had so many different elements to it. To sit an actually watch an Eagles game with my father. The Hall of Fame sportswriter's play opens three nights at the Hershey Theatre in August. Didinger signed off one last time alongside his partner Glen Macnow on Sunday afternoon. SportsRadio 94WIP announced Tuesday that Didinger is rejoining the station to provide Eagles commentary "as needs arise" when the new "Morning Show" debuts. I look forward to bringing a fans perspective to the Denver Broncos and all things Denver sports.. Im an Xs and Os guy. The place on North 21st Street and West Lehigh Avenue filled a city block and young Ray marveled at the blinking Ballantine Beer scoreboard and the emerald green grass. He also was inducted into the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Ridley Township Sports Hall of Fame. May 31, 2022. All rights reserved. He was coaching a lousy team and I was the guy assigned to write about it. 2400 Market Street | 4th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19103. Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA, Follow the Temple University Klein College Check out this exclusive interview with Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro, presented by Wawa. They were so young and so unspoiled. The That was the last football game we sat together and watched a game. By Peter Gleason Lets be honest. Naturally, in Didinger's first year away from broadcasting, the Eagles went and had their most dominant regular season in team history, going 14-3 on the way to a first-round bye and numerous franchise records. Laurel, N.J. Jason Fitz acknowledged that it would be hard to rank anyone ahead of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts, which made up Keyshawn Johnsons top four. The chemistry and authenticity of Peyton and Eli is often cited as the appeal of the ManningCast. On Saturdays and Sundays, he partnered with Ray Didinger for three hours each. "I'll be an occasional contributor to the new WIP morning show with Joe DeCamera and Jon Ritchie, calling now and then during the NFL draft or the start of a new season, but otherwise I'll be sitting quietly in the bleachers watching my grandsons' basketball games," Didinger said. Esiason noted that was what is on display in moments the brothers cannot control. They were also frequently heard discussing movies given that they are both passionate movie fans. After more than two decades, Ray Didinger turned off the mic on his final show on Sports Radio WIP. January 17, 2023 WIP headshot One of the worst-kept secrets in Philadelphia sports was Ray Didingers pending un-retirement. All Philly Sports news fromFanSided Daily, Philadelphia Eagles: Milton Williams is a dark horse breakout candidate, Philadelphia Eagles: A Nick Foles-Frank Reich reunion just feels right, Top 10 moments from 2008 World Series run, The Philadelphia Eagles clearly like Idaho nose tackle Noah Elliss, Heat Alert: Miami Beats Boston 109-103 For 2-1 Series Lead. It was neither of our faults. It was the perfect day. I do wish there was a library with just tell us your story segments as it seems that Apple only allows us to listen to the last 100 episodes. He also did a short stint at Mile High Sports Radio. Van Buren was recently named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team over some prominent Hall of Famers. He got a fresh start in Philadelphia with three pass catchers who were 6-4 or taller. The award was presented by the Pro Football Writers of America and Didingers name was added to the Writers Honor Roll in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, O. He was named Best Sports Radio Personality in the 2005 Best of Philly Awards by Philadelphia Magazine. It means more to mean than words can ever express." He can be reached by email at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant. Philadelphia Eagles: Does Kary Vincent Jr. have a role moving forward. Ray Didingers latest job experience is Football Analyst at All of the teams were terrible. He wants to know everything he can about the local teams as Im sure the case was when he was first getting involved in the media. After announcing that hes coming back on NBC Sports for an Eagles playoff special, Didinger is back with 94.1 doing all things Eagles, including breaking news. BSMs Black Friday SALE on BSM Summit Tickets is Underway! The best part about it was these guys were from so far away, and had so little knowledge of the citys history that they were learning it and experiencing the success the same as the fans were. He won six Keystone Press Association Awards for feature writing, three Associated Press awards for column writing and three Philadelphia Press Association awards for reporting. 94.1 WIP is where the radio dial landed. That was my dads last Hall of Fame vote and I remember him saying it was so weird that he got on a plane and flew back home. The Eagles Hall of Fame inductee was a scoring machine. This is my home. I couldnt help it. Head Coach Nick Sirianni shares what makes him most excited about this team as the preparations for Saturday's Divisional Round matchup against the Giants are in full swing. While his career had a bit of a rocky start, he has shown a lot in year two, including leading one of the largest come-from-behind victories in playoff history Saturday night against the Chargers. Considering the whole body of work and the way that Trevor Lawrence has played since week nine, you wouldnt have to press hard to put Daniel Jones below Trevor Lawrence.. And a stroke wouldn't slow him down nearly 40 years later. In an era where the acronym G O A T is tossed around like plates at a Greek wedding, there is no one.. and I mean NO ONE.. in any field more deserving of that title than Ray Didinger. pic.twitter.com/ekNfPyb8cf, SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) May 8, 2022. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images). How can someone Ive never met make me care so much about topics I dont even follow? Its kind of nuts to think about. Ray Didinger needs no introduction to Philadelphia sports fans. I told him were here, but were not coming from the same place. He was born on September 18, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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). Ive written thousands upon thousands of words, but never the word goodbye, Didinger said. The eventually split up, the radio business took some victims, and other responsibilities took over. Raised in Folsom and a graduate of St. James High School (1964), Graduate of Temple University with a B.S. Didinger covers it all and then some in his new book, Finished Business, published by Temple Press. During his time on WIP-FM, Ray earned an average salary of $97,738. Raymond R Didinger (215) 844-6687 1900 Rittenhouse Sq Apt 15b, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6044. David will have a new job this football season, working for NBC on its production of the NFLs Amazon Prime Thursday night packages and NBCs Notre Dame football production on weekends. Esiason said at the time that while it was a distracting way to try and follow a game, being a part of the show is a lot of fun. Didinger is in good health and there are no health issues related to him. 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