WGN Radio has announced that morning sports anchor Dave Eanet will step away from the daypart hosted by Bob Sirott. Andy Masur will step into the role after Eanet’s exit.
Eanet has spent more than 30 years in the daypart, and more than 40 years total at WGN Radio. Despite his retirement from the morning show, he’ll continue to serve as the radio play-by-play voice of Northwestern University football and basketball. WGN serves as the flagship home of the broadcasts.
“Can’t believe it’s been 41 years since I first set foot in the WGN studios,” said Eanet. “As I close this chapter of my career, the word that comes to mind is ‘grateful.’ I’m so thankful to the entire WGN family for their friendship and support over the years. It’s not just the names you know, but the entire crew on and off the air. I’m forever indebted to the managers, engineers, producers, newspeople, sales team, and all the others who have made WGN such a special place to work.
‘Most of all, I’m thankful to the listeners who have a special relationship with this station. I will miss the day-to-day connection, but so glad I’ll continue calling Wildcat football and basketball,” Eanet continued. “After calling the last game in the old Ryan Field, I look forward to the first game in the new Ryan Field next year!”
“Dave Eanet has been a cherished voice on WGN Radio for nearly three consecutive decades,” added WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle. “From his weekday morning sportscasts to his superior play-by-play for Northwestern and as a fill-in sports anchor on WGN-TV, his remarkable work has been a mainstay for our audiences every day. He’s had a rigorous schedule that few could have balanced as well as Dave. I have immense respect for Dave and admire his decision to scale back his morning show broadcast responsibilities. It’s his kindness as a broadcaster and coworker that really stand out.”
Andy Masur is no stranger to WGN listeners. He’s previously served as the weekend and fill-in sports anchor for the Chicago news/talk station.
“I am truly honored to be taking the baton from Dave Eanet, who has been such a fixture here at WGN,” said Masur. “I like to think he prepared me for this day, and I’m looking forward to carrying on the great tradition of sports on 720 WGN.”
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