25 Facts About Angelo Cataldi

Angelo Cataldi was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 13,1951.

Angelo Cataldi grew up a fan of the New York Yankees.

Angelo Cataldi graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and Columbia University in 1977 with a master's degree in journalism.

Angelo Cataldi began his career in 1975 as the news editor for the Narragansett Times.

Angelo Cataldi joined his hometown paper the Providence Journal as their general assignments reporter in 1977.

Angelo Cataldi is one of only two journalists to have covered the longest professional baseball game, between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings in 1981.

Angelo Cataldi moved to Philadelphia in 1983 after receiving an offer to be a sports journalist for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Angelo Cataldi wrote a story about how doctor's medical evaluations are undermined by working for sports team, but the story's lede was heavily changed without his permission.

Angelo Cataldi had a job offer to be a writer for The Los Angeles Times, but he opted to join WIP because the pay was better.

Angelo Cataldi became the host of the WIP Morning Show in 1993 along with Al Morganti.

Angelo Cataldi has stated that the boos were not directed at McNabb, but at the Eagle's organization, who passed on drafting Williams.

Angelo Cataldi has had feuds with a number of coaches in Philadelphia particularly Andy Reid and Gabe Kapler, as well as former Eagles owner Norman Braman and former Eagles President Joe Banner.

Angelo Cataldi once challenged former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to a fist fight.

Angelo Cataldi is known for interjecting a large entertainment component into the WIP Morning Show including pop culture mentions and comedy bits.

In 1992, Angelo Cataldi organized an event known as "Honk for Herschel" encouraging Eagles fans to gather at Veterans Stadium and honk their car in support of signing free agent running back Herschel Walker.

In 1993, Angelo Cataldi organized a 2,000 person event known as "Rally for Reggie" to encourage Reggie White to re-sign with the Eagles.

In July 2008, Angelo Cataldi launched a campaign to get Phillies' outfielder Pat Burrell into the 2008 MLB All-Star Game.

Angelo Cataldi has been praised for his strong stance against athletes accused of domestic violence including Brett Myers and Odubel Herrera.

Angelo Cataldi suggested that fans protest outside of Citizens Bank Park to call on the Phillies to release Herrera, who was arrested on charges of domestic violence.

Angelo Cataldi co-authored The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate with fellow WIP host Glen Macnow in 2004.

That same year, Angelo Cataldi was a finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters' Major Market Personality award.

On October 6,2021, at 8:00 AM, Angelo Cataldi announced that he would retire from WIP radio following the conclusion of the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles season.

Angelo Cataldi served as a personality for The Great Sports Debate, a sports debate show on PRISM.

Angelo Cataldi was part of a panel featuring Jayson Stark, Al Morganti, Glen Macnow and later Mike Missanelli.

Angelo Cataldi wrote a memoir about his career on radio Loud.