19 Facts About Chris Russo

Chris Russo joined MLB Network on March 31,2014 and hosted his own show, High Heat, until 2024.

Chris Russo was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame on November 1,2022.

Chris Russo was born in Syosset, New York on Long Island.

Chris Russo went to Darrow School in New Lebanon, New York, and Rollins College near Orlando, Florida graduating with a degree in history.

Chris Russo spent one spring at the Cranleigh School south of London, England and one semester at the University of Sydney in Australia studying Australian history and literature.

Chris Russo joined WFAN in December 1988 as an overnight, weekend, and fill-in host.

On October 16,2009, Chris Russo joined Francesa for a one-hour reunion show at Yankee Stadium, where both were scheduled to broadcast in adjacent booths.

On March 30,2016, Chris Russo joined Francesa for a Mike and the Mad Dog reunion at Radio City Music Hall.

Chris Russo brought aboard long-time WINS anchor Steve Torre as the new program director of "Mad Dog Radio" and hired Bill Zimmerman as the executive producer of his show.

Chris Russo said there was nothing WFAN could have done to keep him, after Sirius XM provided him his own channel, hosting American sports talk personalities.

On July 9,2009, Chris Russo reacted to his station being ranked outside the Top 100 stations on satellite radio by berating his entire staff, which included bringing on nighttime host Andy Gresh for an in-person dress-down.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, who said he is a friend of Chris Russo, said that he "would love to see him quit" if the Diamondbacks won.

The day after the Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies in Game 7 to advance to the World Series, Chris Russo appeared on The Howard Stern Show and reneged on his retirement vow, instead agreeing to walk around New York City wearing a Diamondbacks-themed bikini and a self-deprecating sign at the suggestion of Stern.

Chris Russo signed a new three-year contract, in September 2016.

Chris Russo renewed his contract for four more years, in April 2019.

On February 15,2021, Chris Russo announced that the show's producer Bruce Schein, who appeared daily on-air, had been let go by MLB Network.

Chris Russo is the only child of Anthony Michael "Tony" and Vera "Molly" Chris Russo, from Flushing, Queens and England, respectively.

Chris Russo married Jeanne Lavelle on May 6,1995, and they have four children, Timmy, Kiera, Colin, and Patrick.

Chris Russo resides in New Canaan, Connecticut and is a lifelong, avid San Francisco Giants fan.