News reports are out there on the internets that Eddie Andelman passed away at 89 years old. RIP. There was nothing like the Sunday Night Sports Huddle on "Radio Free WHDH" anywhere on the radio! It was appointment listening, even with sometimes a signal with more than enough static from AM 850. The Sports Huddle was great radio, theater of the mind at its best! The laughs were plenty.
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R I P Eddie Andelman
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I posted this on the ‘In Memoriam’ section.
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Eddie Andelman, known as "godfather of sports radio," dead at 89
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/eddie-andelman-sports-radio-death/
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Probably more people would notice and post about Eddie's passing here. May have to have Chinese food for dinner tonight as a tribute..
Wonder if the Brothers will take the Drive-in "Dark" this weekend.
Eddie at his best
I listened to the start of sports talk/Boston and never really thought Eddie was anything more than what he was. And that wasn't the "Godfather" which I never heard anyone refer to him as. Eddie more than anything else, was a relentless self-promoter. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But a little goes a long way. Especially if done in a hard-to-take Boston accent.
Another thing about the start of sports radio is the complete dominance of "Bruins talk" on the radio. I can't emphasize enough how popular the Orr/Esposito led Bruins were,particular during the winter months. They were talked about constantly and Eddie wasn't a factor there.
The market for sports talk in Boston is remarkable. It has to be the best in the country by far. I think there are many hosts who could be successful and it's the listeners which make the format a drivetime winner in Greater Boston.
Another thing about the start of sports radio is the complete dominance of "Bruins talk" on the radio. I can't emphasize enough how popular the Orr/Esposito led Bruins were,particular during the winter months. They were talked about constantly and Eddie wasn't a factor there.
The market for sports talk in Boston is remarkable. It has to be the best in the country by far. I think there are many hosts who could be successful and it's the listeners which make the format a drivetime winner in Greater Boston.