Don La Greca’s voice has been part of ESPN New York since the very beginning. On Friday, La Greca has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to continue as a co-host of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg, ESPN New York confirmed to Newsday.
Financial terms were not disclosed.The deal solidifies La Greca’s role as the veteran anchor of the afternoon program alongside Alan Hahn and Peter Rosenberg. The show marked its first anniversary earlier this year.
La Greca’s relationship with ESPN New York dates back to Sept. 3, 2001, when he became the first on-air voice heard when the station launched. He later rose to prominence as a key member of The Michael Kay Show, where he spent more than two decades.
In addition to his radio responsibilities, La Greca recently landed an added role as play-by-play voice of the New Jersey Devils on MSG Networks.
“Don La Greca has been a cornerstone of ESPN New York for decades,” ESPN executive vice president and executive editor Dave Roberts said in a statement to NewsDay. “His passion and credibility have helped define our local coverage. We’re excited to have him remain a central part of our programming.”
The new deal will push La Greca’s tenure with ESPN to roughly 25 years, a milestone he does not take lightly.
Speaking with Barrett Media in October, amid uncertainty about his future with the station. La Greca said he would weigh his options if offered a new deal.
“I’m a 57-year-old father of seven-year-old twins. So, time is as important to me as money. In a lot of ways, it’s even more valuable than money,” explained LaGreca. “As I weigh my options of staying or going, it’s all about what’s best for my family.”
Now with a new multi-year extension complete, La Greca is looking forward to the challenge of continuing both roles together.
“When I was growing up, I wanted to do play-by-play and host a show,” he said to NewsDay. “To be able to do both, and to do them at this level, is incredibly humbling.”
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