Angelo Cataldi
Angelo Anthony Cataldi Jr. is a retired American sports radio personality best known for hosting the WIP Morning Show in Philadelphia. Born on March 13, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island, he studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island (BA, 1972) and Columbia University (MS, 1977).
Cataldi began his career as a journalist, working as news editor for the Narragansett Times, then as a reporter for the Providence Journal. He covered major sports stories, including the longest professional baseball game in 1981. He moved to Philadelphia in 1983 to work for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his 1986 Eagles coverage under coach Buddy Ryan. He also wrote investigative pieces on fixed horse races, corruption in sports memorabilia, and the medical evaluations of athletes.
In 1988, Cataldi shifted to radio with WIP in Philadelphia. He joined the morning show, which went through several name changes before becoming Brookshire and Cataldi. He became the host of the WIP Morning Show in 1993, alongside Al Morganti, and later teamed with co-hosts such as Rhea Hughes (1997) and Keith Jones (2002). The show grew into one of Philadelphia’s most popular, known for sharp sports takes and entertainment segments.
In 1993, Cataldi helped found Wing Bowl, an annual pre-Super Bowl eating contest that drew large crowds and ran at the Wells Fargo Center from 2000 to 2018. The Wing Bowl ended after the Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2018. Cataldi was known for his passionate opinions about Philadelphia teams and figures, as well as his feuds with some coaches and executives. He also organized fan events and campaigns to support players, such as Honk for Herschel (1992) and Rally for Reggie (1993), and he pushed for Pat Burrell’s 2008 All-Star bid.
Beyond the radio show, Cataldi co-hosted The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate on television from 1990 to 1997 and co-authored the book The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate (2004) with Glen Macnow. He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2012 and was a finalist for a National Association of Broadcasters award the same year.
Cataldi announced his retirement on October 6, 2021, planning to leave after the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles season. His final WIP broadcast aired on February 17, 2023, featuring guests and tributes from Philadelphia sports figures. He has since remained active with projects like a TV podcast and his memoir, Loud.
Cataldi lives in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and also owns a home in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He is known for his strong opinions, his contributions to how Philadelphia talks about sports, and his long-running influence on the city’s sports culture.
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