The Chicago sports media community will pause Tuesday to remember one of its most influential voices, as 104.3 The Score plans a seven-hour tribute honoring the life and legacy of Terry Boers, who passed away Friday surrounded by family.
The special broadcast, titled “Honoring An Original: A Terry Boers Celebration Of Life,” will air from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be hosted by longtime Score personality Matt Spiegel. The tribute will feature current and former station hosts. It will also include former coworkers who shared studios and show schedules with Boers during his decades on Chicago radio.
Boers played a foundational role in shaping sports talk radio in Chicago after joining The Score at its launch in 1992. His style favored thoughtful conversation, sharp humor, and a willingness to challenge both conventional thinking and the audience itself. That approach helped establish the station’s identity during its formative years and set a standard that continues to influence sports radio in the market.
During a 25-year run on Chicago airwaves, Boers became most closely associated with the afternoon drive pairing of Boers and Bernstein. Alongside Dan Bernstein, Boers helped create one of the market’s most recognizable and enduring sports talk programs. Their on-air dynamic combined insight, tension, and levity, consistently driving conversation among listeners and within the industry.
In 2016, Boers announced his decision to step away from daily hosting, citing health considerations and personal reflection. His final show aired January 5, 2017. It marked the conclusion of a chapter that many listeners considered synonymous with The Score itself.
Although he retired from a full-time schedule, Boers remained connected to the station. He made occasional appearances and maintained ongoing relationships with colleagues.
The upcoming tribute aims to reflect that lasting connection. Rather than focusing solely on career highlights, the broadcast will emphasize stories and shared experiences. It will also highlight the personal impact Boers had on those who worked alongside him.
Spiegel, who co-hosts Spiegel and Holmes, brings a perspective that bridges generations of Score programming. Spiegel worked with Boers and later helped carry the station forward. He is expected to guide conversations that balance reverence with authenticity.
Mitch Rosen, Vice President of The Score, described Boers as “original, funny, smart, witty, and most importantly a beautiful person.” He noted Boers’ importance to both the station’s success and its culture.
The tribute will air live on 104.3 The Score and across the station’s digital platforms. It will give listeners a chance to celebrate a broadcaster whose voice helped define Chicago sports radio for more than two decades.
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