The New York Jets have announced that longtime radio analyst Marty Lyons is leaving the radio booth after 22 seasons. The team also announced former tight end Anthony Becht will take over for Lyons and work with play-by-play man Bob Wischusen.
Lyons, who has been associated with the team for 45 years, will become an “ambassador” for the team and will make appearances on behalf of the team. The 67-year-old played for the team and is a member of their Ring of Honor.
The Jets will be heard this season on Q104.3 after many years with ESPN New York. With ESPN moving off the FM dial, the Jets decided to go in another direction.
“First, I want to thank the Good Lord for allowing me to live out my dream,” Lyons said in a release. “45 years with the Jets, and many more to come. I want to thank all the guys in the radio booth for a great 22 years. From our producer, Joe Loughran, to our crew on the field, Dave Shapiro, Richie Providence and my personal spotter Mike Altieri – GREAT job.
“I’d also like thank Bob Wischusen for being THE BEST partner in the broadcast booth. I couldn’t have ever asked for a better partner. Bobby, you’re the best. Thank you to the New York Jets fans for being supportive and loyal all these years. Not just to me, but also to the children from the Marty Lyons Foundation. Lastly, I want to thank the New York Jets organization. Especially, Woody and Chris Johnson. It will be a honor for me to serve the organization in this new role. To my friend Anthony Becht, I wish you the best of luck. You’re in good hands. Have a great season.”
“On behalf of the entire organization and the fan base, I want to thank Marty for his continued contribution to the Jets organization,” said team president Hymie Elhai in a release. “A true professional and respected member of our community, I am excited to further work with him in this new capacity while maintaining our ongoing support of the Marty Lyons Foundation as we have since 1982. I am also excited for Anthony. This opportunity enables him to expand his already strong connection with the Jets and our fans.”
