Howard Eskin is a well-known figure in Philadelphia sports media. He is a sports radio commentator and host for WIP-FM, a contributor to local news channel WTXF-TV, and a sideline reporter for the Philadelphia Eagles Radio Network. His career focuses primarily on Philadelphia sports.
American sports commentator and radio host, Howard Eskin, was born on April 29, 1951.
Howard Eskin graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia in 1968.
Howard Eskin's career in radio began in 1972 when he was hired as an engineer by George Michael at WFIL.
In 1982, Howard Eskin became a sports anchor at KYW-TV.
Howard Eskin joined WIP in 1986 when the station switched to a sports radio format, hosting the first show on the new format.
In 1986, Eskin co-hosted "Sports Rock" on WMMR's Morning Zoo with John DeBella, and became the original sports director for WTXF-TV's Ten O'Clock News.
Howard Eskin concluded his role as sports director at WTXF-TV's Ten O'Clock News in 1991.
Howard Eskin returned to KYW-TV in 1992.
Howard Eskin interviewed reputed Philadelphia mob boss Joey Merlino in 1996 regarding the Mafioso's presence in Eric Lindros' seats at a Flyers' game. Merlino denied receiving the tickets from Lindros.
Howard Eskin joined WCAU-TV in 1996 as the host and contributor to Sports Final.
In 1997, Howard Eskin was revealed as the "prominent Philadelphia sportscaster" who had sent roses to a woman days before she was murdered by her husband, who discovered her fake dating profile. Eskin maintained that the gesture was innocent.
Howard Eskin was suspended and made to apologize on air in 2000 to the Miss America pageant organizers for suggesting on air that the contest was rigged.
Howard Eskin was honored with two awards in 2003: "Man of the Year" by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and "Media Person of the Year" by the March of Dimes.
Howard Eskin's first bobblehead doll, featuring him in a fur coat, was sold for charity in 2004.
In April 2005, Howard Eskin ended his time as host and contributor on WCAU-TV's Sports Final.
Ed Wade was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on October 10, 2005, after Howard Eskin reported that Wade would be let go if the Phillies didn't make the playoffs.
A second edition of Howard Eskin's bobblehead doll was sold for charity in 2005, with the first 100 dolls featuring a small diamond chip in the necklace.
Howard Eskin organized a mock funeral to celebrate Terrell Owens's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles during their 2005 season.
Howard Eskin marked two significant milestones in his career on September 20, 2007: his 5,000th radio show, more than anyone else in the country at the time, and his 25th year in television.
Howard Eskin confronted Phillies manager Charlie Manuel in 2007 after a poor start to the season, suggesting Manuel wasn't tough enough on the players. Manuel, threatening to fight Eskin, had to be restrained by hitting coach Milt Thompson.
Howard Eskin received the March of Dimes Lifetime Achievement Award for Achievement in Radio in 2010.
After nearly 6,000 shows and 25 years, Howard Eskin hosted his last 3:00 to 7:00 PM show on WIP on September 2, 2011.
Howard Eskin was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2011.
Howard Eskin rejoined WTXF in 2012, contributing to their coverage of Eagles football.
In May 2024, Howard Eskin was banned from Citizens Bank Park for the remainder of the season by the Philadelphia Phillies following an "unwanted advance" towards a female food service employee. Subsequently, the Philadelphia 76ers indefinitely banned him from Wells Fargo Center.
Brett "Spike" Eskin, Howard Eskin's son, returned to WIP in 2024.
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