Eddie Andelman, known as "godfather of sports radio," dead at 89
CBS News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Eddie Andelman, known as the "godfather of sports radio" and a Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 89.
- Andelman’s 42-year Boston radio career included pioneering the sports talk radio format, notably with the 1969 debut of the interactive show "Sports Huddle" on WEEI.
- His show’s success helped shape the all-sports radio format and attracted a diverse fan base with its engaging discussions and humor.
- In 1989, Andelman launched the "Hot Dog Safari" in Boston, an event that raised millions for cystic fibrosis research and inspired the Phantom Gourmet brand.
- Andelman is remembered for his passion, humor, and dedication to supporting small businesses and charitable causes, leaving a lasting legacy in sports broadcasting and philanthropy.
