WEEI (AM) is a Boston-based sports gambling radio station owned by Audacy, Inc., broadcasting to Greater Boston and New England. Functioning as a brand extension of WEEI-FM, it's an affiliate of the Audacy-owned BetQL Network and Infinity Sports Network, focusing on sports gambling content. Its studios are in Boston's Brighton neighborhood, with the transmitter in Needham. Besides traditional AM broadcast, WEEI is also accessible online via Audacy.
November 26, 1926: Ralph Matheson Starts WEPS
On November 26, 1926, Ralph Matheson started WEPS, which broadcasted to, for, or about fishermen.
December 1928: WHDH License Issued
In December 1928, the WHDH license was issued, a month after WEPS was forced to share time with WKBE.
June 20, 1929: WHDH Founded in Gloucester
On June 20, 1929, Ralph Matheson founded WHDH in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was a daytime-only station broadcasting at 830 kHz.
1929: Establishment of WHDH
In 1929, WHDH was established. The station operated under these call letters until 1994.
February 1930: WEPS Sold and Consolidated with WORC
In February 1930, WEPS was sold to Alfred Kleindienst and consolidated with WORC on May 5.
November 6, 1930: WHDH Studios Move to Boston
On November 6, 1930, WHDH moved its studios to Boston, though some programming had already originated from Boston.
1932: WHDH Transmitter Moves to Saugus
In 1932, WHDH's transmitter moved to Saugus, and the station broadened its programming while still including reports for fishermen.
1941: WHDH Moved to 850 kHz and Allowed Full-Time Broadcasts
In 1941, the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement moved WHDH to 850 kHz and allowed the station to broadcast on a full-time basis.
1943: WHDH Becomes Blue Network Affiliate
From 1943 until 1945, WHDH was the local affiliate of the Blue Network, replacing WBZ.
1945: WHDH Cedes Blue Network Affiliation
In 1945, WHDH ceded the Blue Network affiliation to WCOP after the Blue Network also chose to affiliate with WLAW.
1946: WHDH Becomes Flagship Station of the Boston Red Sox
From 1946 to 1975, WHDH was the flagship station of the Boston Red Sox, featuring play-by-play announcers.
1946: Boston Herald-Traveler Newspaper Purchases WHDH
In 1946, shortly after World War II, the Boston Herald-Traveler newspaper purchased WHDH, by this time again an independent station.
March 31, 1948: WHDH-FM Sign-On
On March 31, 1948, WHDH expanded into FM broadcasting with the sign-on of WHDH-FM (94.5 FM, now WJMN).
1949: WHDH Broadcasts Boston Braves Games
From 1946 to 1949, WHDH also broadcast the Boston Braves games.
1950: WHDH Begins Broadcasting All Red Sox Games
In 1950, after the Braves left WHDH for WNAC, WHDH began broadcasting all Red Sox games, home and away.
November 26, 1957: WHDH-TV Takes to the Air
On November 26, 1957, the original WHDH-TV (channel 5) took to the air.
1958: WHDH-TV Becomes Flagship Station of the Red Sox Television Network
From 1958 to 1971, WHDH-TV (channel 5) was the flagship station of the Red Sox television network.
1968: WHDH Radio Home of Harvard Football
In 1968, WHDH was the radio home of Harvard University football, including the famous 29-29 "win" against Yale.
1969: Bruins and Celtics Leave WHDH
In 1969, WHDH began to lose its valuable properties when the Bruins and Celtics were wooed away by WBZ.
1971: End of WHDH-TV's Run as Red Sox Television Flagship Station
From 1958 to 1971, WHDH-TV (channel 5) was the flagship station of the Red Sox television network.
March 19, 1972: Channel 5 Becomes WCVB-TV
On March 19, 1972, channel 5 became WCVB-TV after the Federal Communications Commission revoked the Boston Herald-Traveler Corporation's license.
June 1972: Hearst Corporation Acquires Herald-Traveler
In June 1972, the Herald-Traveler was acquired by the Hearst Corporation; the remaining radio stations became WHDH Corporation.
1975: End of WHDH's Run as Red Sox Flagship Station
For 30 consecutive years, from 1946 to 1975, WHDH was the flagship station of the Boston Red Sox.
1975: WHDH Does Not Renew Red Sox Contract
In 1975, WHDH did not renew its contract with the Red Sox upon its expiration following the 1975 season, citing financial losses.
1983: WHDH Affiliates with Campbell Sports Network
In 1983, WHDH became an affiliate of the Campbell Sports Network.
1985: Campbell Sports Network Moves Broadcasts to WRKO
Following the 1985 season, Campbell moved the broadcasts to WRKO.
March 1987: Blair Reaches Deal to Sell Radio Group to Sconnix Broadcasting
In March 1987, Blair reached a deal to sell its entire radio group to Sconnix Broadcasting.
August 22, 1988: WHDH Drops Music Abruptly
On August 22, 1988, WHDH dropped music abruptly and moved toward more of a talk format.
August 7, 1989: WHDH Sold to David G. Mugar
On August 7, 1989, WHDH was sold to local businessman David G. Mugar.
March 12, 1990: WNEV-TV Becomes WHDH-TV
On March 12, 1990, WNEV's call letters became WHDH-TV to correspond with WHDH radio.
October 4, 1993: Howie Carr's Talk Show Airs on WHDH
On October 4, 1993, a talk show hosted by Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr began airing on WHDH.
1993: Mugar Sells WHDH-TV to Sunbeam Television
In 1993, Mugar sold WHDH-TV to Sunbeam Television.
August 15, 1994: ARS Announces Purchase of WEEI's Intellectual Property
On August 15, 1994, American Radio Systems announced the purchase of WEEI's intellectual property.
August 25, 1994: WEEI Changes Call Sign to WBNW
On August 25, 1994, the previous WEEI (590 AM) changed its call sign to WBNW.
August 28, 1994: WHDH's Final Broadcast
On August 28, 1994, WHDH's final broadcast concluded with "Taps" and the sound of a flushing toilet, played by a disgruntled board operator.
August 29, 1994: Format Change to Sports Radio
On August 29, 1994, the station's format changed to sports radio, rebranded as "SportsRadio 850 WEEI".
1994: WHDH becomes WEEI
In 1994, WHDH became the second home to WEEI following an intellectual property purchase.
March 1995: WEEI Ceases Carrying Sports Byline USA and One-on-One Sports
In March 1995, the station ceased carrying Sports Byline USA and One-on-One Sports in the overnight hours in favor of the Sports Fan Radio Network.
1995: Red Sox Broadcasts Move to WEEI
In 1995, Red Sox broadcasts moved to WEEI from WRKO, marking their return to the 850 kHz frequency.
October 3, 1997: The Fabulous Sports Babe Leaves WEEI
On October 3, 1997, The Fabulous Sports Babe left the WEEI lineup.
August 1998: Entercom to Acquire Stations from CBS
In August 1998, Entercom announced plans to acquire WEEI, WRKO, WAAF, WEGQ, and WWTM from CBS for $140 million.
September 7, 1999: Dennis and Callahan Become Morning Show
On September 7, 1999, Dennis and Callahan became the station's morning show.
2001: WEEI Loses Celtics Broadcast Rights
In 2001, WEEI lost the Celtics broadcast rights to WWZN.
2002: "Patriots Monday" Returns to WEEI
In 2002, "Patriots Monday", featuring weekly appearances from New England Patriots players and coaches, returned to WEEI.
2002: WEEI Expanded Affiliation with Fox Sports Radio
In 2002, WEEI expanded an affiliation with Fox Sports Radio.
September 2006: WEEI Wins Marconi Award for Sports Station of the Year
In September 2006, WEEI was awarded its first Marconi Award for sports station of the year and was also named large market station of the year.
2007: Celtics Games Return to WEEI
In 2007, Celtics games moved back to WEEI after being broadcast on WRKO.
2008: "Patriots Friday" Joins WEEI
In 2008, "Patriots Friday" (formerly aired on WAMG) joined WEEI.
December 2010: Station Management Denies Reports of Move to WMKK
As late as December 2010, station management continued to deny occasional reports of a move of WEEI's programming to WMKK.
September 12, 2011: WEEI Begins Simulcasting on 93.7 FM
On September 12, 2011, WEEI began to simulcast on 93.7 FM after WBZ-FM began outrating WEEI.
2011: WEEI's local programming moves to 93.7 FM
In 2011, WEEI's local programming was moved to 93.7 FM.
October 4, 2012: WEEI and WEEI-FM Simulcast Split
On October 4, 2012, the simulcast of WEEI and WEEI-FM was split, with local programming remaining on WEEI-FM.
2013: WEEI Aired Conflicting Celtics Games
Through the 2012-2013 season, WEEI also aired Boston Celtics games that conflicted with Boston Red Sox games on WEEI-FM.
October 2021: WEEI Shifts to Sports Betting Programming
In October 2021, WEEI dropped ESPN Radio in favor of sports betting programming from the Audacy-owned BetQL Network and CBS Sports Radio.
2021: WEEI becomes sports gambling-focused
In 2021, the station became a sports gambling-focused station.
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