Rick Wolff, the host of the Sunday morning show The Sports Edge on WFAN, has died after a brief battle with brain cancer.
In a story published on his website, Wolff’s family shared that the 71-year-old died Monday morning.
“As his friends, family, and fans can attest, hosting this show was the source of much joy in Rick’s life since it began in 1998,” Wolff’s family wrote of his work with WFAN.
A prominent figure in the sports psychology community, Wolff authored or co-authored 18 books after working as a sports psychologist from 1989-1994 with the then-Cleveland Indians.
He is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Trish, as well as son John, daughters Alyssa and Samantha, and three grandchildren.
The son of legendary sports broadcaster Bob Wolff, Rick Wolff played minor league baseball for two seasons before beginning his own broadcasting career. He debuted as a color commentator for college baseball games on ESPN, including the College World Series in 1986, while also serving in the same capacity for MSG Networks before joining the Indians.
“He was wise, thoughtful, sharp, funny, incredibly smart, and truly just a wonderful person. In his honor, please remember to never give up on your dreams,” the family continued. “He never did, even after so many of them had come true.”
