Chuck Wilson On Sports: AboutS

Chuck Wilson is an international award-winning interviewer, reporter and sports talk show host who has spent more than half his career on national radio, including 15+ years at ESPN, where he is now a host on a freelance basis.

Sportsmanship, ethics and fair play have been core principles of Chuck Wilson's more than 35-years in sports talk radio and he now serves as Executive Director of Ethics for 4e Productions.

In 2007, Wilson was named one of the "100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America" by the Institute for International Sport.

In December, 2009, Sports Illustrated named Wilson runner-up for "Best National Radio Host" of the decade.

4e Productions

Chuck is Executive Director of Ethics and a member of the Board of Directors for 4e Productions, a multimedia production company that balances entertainment with education and creates and develops original programs, characters, brands and songs designed to address universal social issues, to teach values, build character and encourage healthy life choices.

4e's mission is to "Enlighten, Empower & Enrich Everyone".

Said Wilson, "We believe that character education is the key to improving the world's ethical and moral climate. It improves the quality of life for today's children and positively impacts the generations to come. (1)

"We are devoted to encouraging and empowering people of all ages to embrace principles and values that are universal in nature such as respect for others, a sense of fairness and the value of integrity ---- ideals that positively impact their lives and the lives of others. We want young people to develop a sense of community beyond self, a moral commitment to doing what is right when nobody is watching --- to understand there is a big difference between what you can do and what you ought to do." (2)

The ESPN Years (1991-2005, 2010-Present)

In November, 1991, Chuck Wilson was the first host hired for the start-up of the ESPN Radio Network. (3) "Applications for the ESPN jobs flooded the network's offices --- more than 200 from all over the country. But Wilson was the first to be chosen…and he hadn't applied. He never even auditioned." (4)

John Walsh, Executive Editor of ESPN told the Providence Journal "We knew Chuck had a terrific program in Rhode Island. We chose him because we liked his knowledge, his news instincts, his writing, the feel of his voice and his literate approach to the program." (5)

On January 3rd, 1992, the Providence Journal wrote "In a field where bombast and success often go hand-in-hand, Chuck Wilson is the exception...Tomorrow night, Chuck Wilson's audience will include...the entire nation. He will be one of the anchors when ESPN kicks off its latest far-reaching venture --- a national all-sports weekend radio show....The program will include sports updates every 15 minutes, lots of guests, analysis, follow-ups on breaking stories and live reports from game sites across the country. There will be no call ins. Wilson's job, as lead anchor will be to keep an even presence to it all...(Wilson) has impressed the region's fanatical sports-talk audience with his wide-ranging sports knowledge, his fairness, and his keen ability to elicit telling responses from his numerous high-powered guests." (6).

ESPN Radio launched as a weekend network on January 4, 1992 on 151-stations with Chuck Wilson and Tony Bruno as the hosts. The program aired from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET Saturdays and Sundays. The radio network's credibility was enhanced with a third co-host from the TV side each day: Keith Olbermann on Saturdays and Mike Tirico on Sundays. (7). By August of 1994, the number of ESPN Radio affiliates had grown to 280-stations. (8) By 1996, affiliates totaled 420 non-duplicative stations and in 2001, there were 690-ESPN radio affiliates, 195 full-time (9).

Chuck Wilson went full-time at ESPN in 1994 and moved from weekends to weeknights when ESPN Radio launched "Gamenight" in 1995. Wilson remained on "Gamenight" for the next 10-years. (10)

Wilson twice won international awards for his interviewing and reporting. (11) In addition to co-hosting "Gamenight", Wilson hosted the acclaimed "ESPN Classic Presents the Legends on ESPN Radio", in which he conducted in-depth, one-on-one interviews with legendary sports figures. The Los Angeles Times called it "an excellent weekly show." (12). In 2001, Wilson's "Legends" interview with Jerry West was the only "Finalist" at the New York Festival International Awards for long-form interview series. Wilson also hosted the "ESPN Sunday Magazine" and co-hosted the award-winning "ESPN Radio Viewpoints" with Frank Deford. (13) (13)

Wilson built a reputation as "The Voice of Reason" in the booth, continually challenging behavior and opinions that might erode the values of sportsmanship and fair play. His "Chuck Wilson on Sports" program on Saturday morning's on ESPN Radio often dealt with youth sports. Wilson also delivered commentaries for the network, many of which centered on the importance of integrity and the values of sportsmanship. In February, 2002, the New York Post wrote "ESPN Radio's Chuck Wilson last week delivered a poignant essay on how the proliferation of trash-talking places sports in an ever-diminishing state." (14)

In late January, 2005, ESPN informed Wilson that he would not be retained when his five-year contract expired. "A business decision. I was making too much money," said Wilson. (15) ESPN Radio General Manager Bruce Gilbert complimented Wilson on his work "Chuck is one of the most prepared personalities I’ve ever encountered. His pre-show ritual is regimented, focused and unparalleled in our industry. Chuck has worked with over 200 different co-hosts in his time at ESPN Radio and has shown an amazing ability to comfortably coexist with air talent, athletes, coaches, general managers and assorted characters from all walks of life… Unfortunately, due to business reasons, we are unable to retain Chuck’s services at this time". (16)

The Boston Globe wrote "It's a tribute to the man and his bosses that he's stayed on the air until tonight's swan song. "You're working a long shift, talking with callers, watching games on the monitors, listening to producers talking in your ear. There's a lot going on, and it's harder knowing you've been shown the door. The degree to which you feel the loss is in direct proportion to how much effort you put into something," said Wilson. "A starting pitcher feels a loss more than a guy who sat on the bench for the whole game. Everything I do is effort-based and I've invested a lot of myself in the show over 14 years. The sad part is that when you leave like this, people think you did something wrong or lost a yard off the fastball, not that you were making too much money for the bottom line." (17) Wilson’s last day on ESPN Radio was July 26, 2005.

On March 14, 2010, Wilson returned to ESPN Radio in a freelance role hosting "SportsCenter Tonight" and other shows and specials for the network. The Providence Journal wrote: "There is a ray of hope -- amidst the shouting, the junior high locker room-level jokes, the uninformed opinions, the massive egos, the constant interrupting and talking over one another -- for intelligent sports-talk radio. Chuck Wilson is returning to ESPN...Wilson has always been the perfect host for the mature, as opposed to immature, sports fan. There never has been a better on-air interviewer than Wilson. Whether in Providence back in the 1980s or in the 14 years he was with ESPN, he always had interesting guests who enjoyed going on his show because no one worked harder to prepare than he did. Wilson unfailingly asked insightful, probing questions that left his listeners both well-informed and highly entertained." (18)

XM Radio (2005-2008)

Chuck Wilson joined XM Satellite Radio in September, 2005 in a part-time role for the network's baseball channel and became full-time in February, 2006. He hosted "MLB on Deck", "XM Hot Stove" and "MLB Postseason" during his time on the channel. Wilson also was the primary fill-in for Charley Steiner on XM's "Baseball Beat." In addition, Wilson wrote, co-produced and narrated specials for the channel including "Yankee Stadium Remembered." Wilson's job was "eliminated" in November, 2008 after the Sirius/XM Satellite merger. (19)

"100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America"

In 2007, Chuck Wilson was named one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by the Institute for International Sport. Wilson was selected from a list of more than 1,500 nominees. The only other broadcaster named was Bob Costas. (20)

In a news release announcing that honored group, Dan Doyle, Executive Director of the Institute for International Sport said “In America and in many other countries, we honor elite athletes, winning coaches, wealthy team owners and media moguls. We praise sports educators yet we really do not honor them in a manner befitting their admirable impact on society. This project is aimed at honoring individuals and organizations who have creatively and effectively used sport in the very best way - as a means to educate and shape positive values” (21)

"Best National Radio Host of the Decade" honor

In December, 2009, Sports Illustrated named Chuck Wilson runner-up for "Best National Radio Host" of the decade as part of SI.com's best and worst of the decade in sports broadcasting. S.I. media critic Richard Deitsch wrote "Still befuddling why ESPN Radio would get rid of a guy universally liked by critics and listeners."(22)

In December, 2010, Wilson, along with ESPN Radio colleagues Doug Brown, Mark Kestecher, John Stashower, were named "Best National Radio Voices for 2010" by Sports Illustrated. S.I. media critic Richard Deitsch wrote "Along with the quality of their voices, what stands out here is the diligence and professionalism that each man delivers daily. Names are correctly pronounced, setups are done intelligently. It's a pleasure to listen to radio professionals who care about quality." (23)

Wilson was also named "Comeback Talent of the Year" for 2010 by TalkingTVSports. Steve Sampsell wrote: "ESPN Radio brought back one of its founding voices... Simply put, Wilson is a sports-radio professional. He's diligent, sounds good and works hard. He cares and he prepares." (24)

Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame

In 2011, Chuck Wilson was elected to the Rhode Island Radio Hall-of-Fame. (25) "Chuck Wilson on Sports" was the first nightly sports talk show to air in Rhode Island and the first sports talk program in New England to incorporate weekly contributors. The show had a 12-year run from 1981 to 1993, first on WEAN, then on WICE and the last 4-years on WPRO. Wilson left WPRO in April of 1993 when the station was sold.

Personal

Chuck Wilson was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on February 8, 1954. He is the son of Eleanor and the late Melvin Wilson, who was a physicist and a national authority on the aurora borealis (known as the northern lights). “For over 40 years, Mel devoted a substantial portion of his time to the study of sporadic E and auroral propagation, and significantly added to mankind's knowledge of these two modes so important to our exploitation of the vhf bands. In his professional career, (Mel) was a noted expert on the subject of underwater sound propagation and materially aided the defense of his country during the Second World War and for years thereafter in the vital field of sonar.” (26)

Chuck Wilson grew up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and attended Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts. He played football, basketball and was a member of the golf team. Wilson graduated in 1972 and then attended Ithaca College. Chuck has been a member of SABR (Society for American Baseball Research”) since 1981. In 1993, he was named a Sports Ethics Fellow by the Institute for International Sport. Since 2001, he has served on the advisory panel for the Center for Sports Parenting. Chuck and his wife, Nancee, have three sons and live in Rhode Island. (27)

Early Radio-TV Career in Rochester, New York

Chuck Wilson’s broadcast career began in January, 1976 at WBBF-AM in Rochester, New York. “I had just come out from Ithaca College and was in an interview with the general manager,” said Wilson. “The news anchor came storming in and quit at 3:30. I went on and did the 4 o’clock news.” (28). When the station’s FM sister station changed its format to all-news as WNWZ-FM, Wilson co-anchored afternoon drive for the NBC “News and Information” affiliate. He was later named Sports Director, delivering 16-sports updates, six nights per week. When NBC pulled the plug on its all-news format, Wilson returned to WBBF-AM (29). In May, 1978, Wilson joined newstalk station WROC-AM (later to become WPXN-AM) in Rochester. Wilson was a drive-time news anchor there, and filled in on the weekends on the station’s sports talk show. In August, when the weekday host left to pursue a job in Detroit, Wilson was named Sports Director and full-time host of WROC’s “Sportstalk.” (30). In September of 1978, Chuck Wilson added TV to his resume, joining WHEC-TV delivering the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday night sportscasts for the market’s top-rated weekend newscast. (31)

In the fall of 1980, Wilson left both his radio and TV jobs to join WSAY-AM as Sports Director delivering drive-time commentaries and hosting a nightly sports talk show “Chuck Wilson on Sports”. Wilson later said his love of radio won out over TV. “There’s an immediacy in radio that you don’t have in newspapers and you don’t have in television…We can go “Live” at any time. That’s the joy of working at a newstalk station.…I had a chance to go into television full time and I decided not to. I find television too confining. It’s very regimented. You’re on twice per day, at the six o’clock hour and at the eleven o’clock hour. If a story breaks and I’m on the radio, I pick up the phone and I can do the story. When I open that mic and make a mistake, it’s my mistake. But in television, there are so many factors outside your control. You’ve got time constraints. You’ve got directors and camera crews who can make mistakes. You have to rely on a photographer being available to go out on a story. You may be squeezed for time at the end of a show. And if a national story breaks, you have to rely on someone else doing their job in order for you to do yours.” (32)

The Rochester Times-Union wrote "WSAY's talented and enthusiastic Chuck Wilson…has strong opinions based on sound judgment." (33). TV-Radio critic Rudy Martzke wrote "With all the national guests Chuck Wilson has lined up, his sports talk show would do well on a big city station." (34)

But just six months in, Wilson lost his job in a budget squeeze. “His firing came just two days after Wilson finished 2nd in the sportscaster category of the annual media awards by the Rochester Press-Radio Club in a competition which traditionally has put television talent in front of radio people. WSAY general manager John Sebaste said the reason for Wilson’s firing was economics and stressed that he was sorry to see Wilson leave.” ‘I feel very bad about it. He did a heck of a job, and he’s very bright, vibrant, with great expertise in sports. Except for our economic situation and our tie-in deal with the (Enterprise Radio) network, we never would have made the change.’ “In recent months, Wilson obtained in-depth telephone interviews with nationally prominent athletes, coaches, game officials and executives for his nightly talk shows. In the most recent radio ratings, WSAY showed a significant increase from 1.5 to 2.8.” (35)

Wilson was re-hired by WSAY two months later under new management to provide daily commentaries, cover major sports events and host a Saturday morning sports talk show that Wilson sold himself. (36). In 1983, the Rochester Times-Union wrote ““Chuck Wilson....is probably this town’s all-time best radio sports talk show host.” (37)

Radio-TV career in Providence, Rhode Island

In July, 1981, Chuck Wilson was hired by WEAN-AM in Providence, Rhode Island to report sports in afternoon drive and to start a nightly sports talk show (the market was without one). "While in Rochester, Wilson had conducted an interview with former Providence College basketball (and U.S. Olympic coach) Dave Gavitt. 'The interview clicked," said Wilson. 'Coach Gavitt remembered it and when (WEAN program director) Dave Coakley was getting ready to start a sports talk show, Dave Gavitt recommended me.' (38) "I told (Dave Coakley) if he was looking for flash, sizzle and controversy, don't bother," Wilson said. "But if he was looking for someone to run an informational and opinion talk show, something that treated the callers with respect, well that was different." (39)

The Providence Journal wrote “That was nearly four years ago. Since then, Wilson has slowly and surely developed a first-class show in Providence. And it’s not just that he routinely has quality guests on, that he’s given local callers a chance to talk with the likes of John Wooden, Al McGuire, Red Barber, Ted Williams, Marvelous Marvin Hagler...or that “Chuck Wilson on Sports” has broken some big stories in this market...or that it’s a program involved in the business of sports reporting, not merely in conversing with callers. It’s more than all that. It’s that the show has established its niche without having to resort to gimmicks. No laugh tracks. No screaming. No making fun of callers” (40) “Often, there’s too much emphasis placed on the host’s personality and not enough on the show’s personality,” said Wilson. “I don’t pretend to be a walking encyclopedia, but I have a working knowledge of all sports. And I won’t be controversial just to be controversial.” (41)

"Chuck Wilson on Sports" broke twenty wire stories in its first three years including national stories like the Hearns-Hagler fight postponement. "At the time I went on the air (to break the news that the fight in Detroit was being postponed), the promoter was in Detroit announcing that the fight was still on. That night, Goody and Pat Petronelli (Hagler's handlers) came on the air and said 'Chuck, please stay in touch with us tonight. You guys know what's going on more than we do.' "If you hustle, you get a lot of breaks like that, said Wilson." (42). Sean McAdam, now a baseball writer and commentator for Comcast Sports New England, was Wilson's producer at WEAN. ''He was great. We broke a lot of stories," said Wilson. ''And he was good on the air with me, too. The only trouble is that we tended to agree on everything." (43)

“Wilson was a pioneer in having quality guests from other media: The (Boston) Globe's Bob Ryan, football guru Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN's Peter Gammons, and local Providence writers were regulars”. (44) The Providence Journal wrote “Wilson's logical, even-handed approach and sharp interviewing technique have served him well…Last fall (1984), it claimed more adult male listeners during its time period than any other program in the market.” (45).

In 1985, WEAN-AM was sold and the new owners began a series of payroll cuts to pave the way for a format and call letter change. One year later, Wilson and morning sportscaster Eric Reid were among the final news staffers let go when the conversion from a news-talk-sports format to an automated, big band-nostalgia format was finished. "Our decision in no way reflects the performance of Chuck and Eric, who've been extremely dedicated and who've done outstanding jobs for the company," said operations manager Don Hallett”. (46)

The Providence Journal wrote "Wilson has prepared himself for this. Since Eastern Broadcasting bought the station last April, the evidence has been there. Wilson has worked without a producer for the last 12 months, and was stripped of his managerial power." (47) "His staff, which for three years consisted of 3 1/2 positions…was reduced to 1 ½ (Chuck was the "one"), the sports wire and audio service were eliminated and Wilson took a pay cut." (48). "His department's budget…was virtually eliminated. More than once, he paid out of his own pocket to have people cover breaking stories. (49). "Ironically, "Chuck Wilson on Sports" earned favorable numbers in the most recent rating period and attracted more male listeners to WEAN than any of its other shows. In the 6 to 7 p.m. time slot, the show recorded a 5.7 rating among men 18 years of age and older, which is the primary target audience for sports programming. The show beat both its chief AM rivals, WPRO and WHJJ, at 6 p.m. in that category." (50) Wilson's show was number one on the AM dial from 5-8 pm with male listeners." (51) "I'm proud of the show's impact," said Wilson. "The show was the star, not me. Callers and guests were the stars. I was just the host." (52)

“Chuck Wilson on Sports” returned to the air on October 27th, 1986, the night of Game 7 of the Red Sox-Mets World Series. Wilson signed a three-year contract with WICE-AM after the station acquired the broadcasting rights to Providence College basketball. Wilson’s show ran weeknight’s from 6-to-8 p.m. (53)

In the spring, 1987 ratings, the show posted the station’s highest-rated hours. “Measuring total audience share among listeners 12 years and older, Wilson earned an 8.6 rating in the 6-7 p.m. hour and an 8.4 rating in the 7-8 p.m. hour.” (the next highest-rated hour on the station was a 1.8 share). “In the category of “Men, 18-34”, a key demographic with advertisers, the ratings were higher still.” (17.0 share in the first hour and a 16.2 share in the 2nd hour) (54).

In September 1988, after the ratings were released, “Chuck Wilson on Sports’ expanded to three hours beginning an hour earlier at 5.00 p.m. The Warwick Beacon wrote “While (other) shows highlight the antics of their hosts, Wilson chooses to highlight his guests and the callers themselves. And few hosts work harder than Wilson at bringing in guests, from the big names to the athletes, coaches and executives making late-breaking news.“ (55) The Pawtucket Times wrote “(Chuck Wilson) has a knack for asking intelligent, penetrating questions that, more often than not, elicit intelligent answers.” (56)

In 1988, WICE-AM became the flagship station for the first (and only) season of the New England Steamrollers Arena Football League. Chuck Wilson called the play-by-play and former NFL All-Pro safety Tim Fox provided the analysis. Wilson also hosted and co-produced the weekly coach's show on WNAC-TV with Coach Babe Parilli. (57) Wilson also appeared once a week on WLNE-TV as a featured co-host on the "Live" call-in segment on the station's Sunday night sports wrap-up show from October, 1988 to December, 1989. (58)

In April, 1989, WICE lost the broadcast rights to PC basketball to WPRO in large part due to signal strength. WICE-AM was only 1,000 Watts. WPRO-AM was a 5,000 Watt station. When Providence College switched stations, so did Wilson. "I had two 'outs" put in my contract," said Wilson. "No 1, I could leave if the station was sold. No. 2, I could go if the station lost the rights to PC basketball." (59) "Like the Friars, Wilson will be on WPRO for a while. Both have five-year contracts." (60) "The luring of PC basketball and Wilson helps solidify a new lineup for WPRO...Chuck has the ability to generate a real hard-core segment of the (age) 25-54 male audience," said WPRO program director Ron St. Pierre. (61)

In April, 1989, WICE lost the broadcast rights to PC basketball to WPRO in large part due to signal strength. WICE-AM was only 1,000 Watts. WPRO-AM was a 5,000 Watt station. When Providence College switched stations, so did Wilson. “I had two ‘outs” put in my contract,” said Wilson. “No 1, I could leave if the station was sold. No. 2, I could go if the station lost the rights to PC basketball.” (59) “Like the Friars, Wilson will be on WPRO for a while. Both have five-year contracts.” (60) “The luring of PC basketball and Wilson helps solidify a new lineup for WPRO...Chuck has the ability to generate a real hard-core segment of the (age) 25-54 male audience," said WPRO program director Ron St. Pierre. (61)

“Chuck Wilson on Sports” on WPRO initially ran from 6-to-8 pm. The show was expanded in the fall of 1990. The Boston Globe wrote “The most underrated radio sports show around here belongs to Chuck Wilson on WPRO, a Providence station heard south of Boston at 630 on the AM dial. It has sustained quality callers even after being expanded by an hour -- 6 to 9 p.m. -- since November.” (62) In 1989, Wilson was honored with the UPI Tom Phillips Award for “Best New England Sports Coverage”. (63)

The show moved up to the 5-to-8 pm time slot in September, 1991. The Providence Journal wrote "It is the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of WPRO - a station that does so many things right, but can't solve the 3 to 6 p.m. slot...By my count, this marks WPRO's fourth change in afternoon drive in 2 1/2 years. A sports show in drive time adds a new dimension to local talk. It's intended to steal younger men from WHJJ, as well as young males who drive home listening to music. Wilson, who has been at WPRO since 1986 after hosting sports shows on WEAN and WICE, has always been a valuable player...If this move doesn't work, WPRO is just about out of alternatives" (64) "WPRO's strategy to move Wilson back to a 5:00 p.m. start paid off. WPRO topped (its chief competitor) WHJJ in men in every age group in the five o'clock hour." (65). From 6-to-8 p.m., "Chuck Wilson on Sports" smashed WHJJ by a 2-to-1 margin". (66)

"Chuck Wilson on Sports" continued at WPRO until April 28, 1993. The Providence Journal wrote "Sports talk radio in Rhode Island will live on, at least for the time being. But it will be without the area's top personality. Chuck Wilson, a fixture on the air for the last 12 years, did his last program on WPRO-AM last night. He is one of 36 employees, from among the 55 workers at the AM and FM stations, who opted to leave when the sale of the stations...became official at midnight last night." (67)

"Wilson said he was offered a fair package on Monday (April 26th) to remain on, one that would have provided him an option to remain on for 6 months. Then, if he decided he didn't like the new ownership, he could leave with the same severance package he will be receiving now. But Wilson said by then it was too late. He said he had only one 15-minute conversation with the new owners from the time they purchased the station in December until last week." 'I had an ethical dilemma,' Wilson said. 'By Monday, I had emotionally and otherwise made my decision that I was going to leave. Once I made that decision, I did not think it would be fair to stay.' "Wilson insisted he had no irons in the fire"…(his agent Ed Kleven said) "There are no smoking guns here. This is not a money issue which is rare in my business. Chuck is telling the truth. He is the most straightforward, ethical person I have worked with." (68)

The Boston Globe wrote “Chuck Wilson is New England’s top sports talk show host…In the latest rating book, Wilson's show was No. 1 in the market, including FM stations, between 5 and 8 p.m. with males 25 to 49. (69) "Radio talk-show hosts are decisive in audience levels, proven by the experience of WPRO in Providence. In the year since Chuck Wilson left his nightly three-hour show...Arbitron numbers show the (WPRO) audience has been cut in half." (70)

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