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Eddie Andelman, Sports Radio Godfather, Dies at 89

6/16/2026

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Eddie Andelman Dies

Eddie Andelman died at 89, announced by his sons on June 15, 2026.
Dubbed the “godfather of sports radio,” he co-created The Sports Huddle in 1969, hosted about 13,000 radio shows and 1,200 TV commentaries, and entered the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011.
His Hot Dog Safari raised millions for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Joey Fund, leaving wife Judith and sons Dave, Mike and Dan as survivors.

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Eddie Andelman Memorial

A memorial service for Eddie Andelman will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 485 Washington Street in Canton on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
A Shiva ceremony will be scheduled later for family and friends.
The family requests donations to The Joey Fund via JoeyFund.org instead of flowers, noting Andelman created the Hot Dog Safari fundraiser for the Joey Fund.

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Eddie Andelman Creates

Eddie Andelman created WWE’s King of the Ring tournament in 1985 with Vince McMahon as a charity event at Sullivan Stadium in Foxborough on land he owned.
The 1985 edition raised more than $100,000 for nonprofits such as the Joey Fund and the Jimmy Fund.
Dave Meltzer hopes WWE will formally recognize Andelman’s role as creator, as the concept now includes annual King and Queen of the Ring finals on June 27.

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Eddie Andelman Dies

Eddie Andelman died at 89, announced by his sons on June 15, 2026.
Dubbed the “godfather of sports radio,” he co-created The Sports Huddle in 1969, hosted about 13,000 radio shows and 1,200 TV commentaries, and entered the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011.
His Hot Dog Safari raised millions for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Joey Fund, leaving wife Judith and sons Dave, Mike and Dan as survivors.

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