WIFI: Program Director
WPHT: Program Director
WNEW: Program Director
KOST: Program Director
WXYT: Radio Programming.
Feb 10, 1943 — Jan 4, 2021
January 5, 2021 – “We’re sad to pass on the news that former SportsRadio WIP Program Director Tom Bigby passed away Monday at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, his two children and four grand children.
His programming career was filled with legendary call letters like WIFI, WPHT, WNEW, KOST and WXYT, but it will always be WIP at which he left the most lasting mark.
Known for his at times contentious relationship with talent, and his radio-ready voice, Bigby is the most well known, well respected, and most inconic PD in the history of WIP. His legacy will include many things, but from a WIP perspective, his belief that the Eagles were the biggest thing in town, and that the fans should be heard will be two of the most lasting for WIP. His “two minute rule” and “once during the week, and once on the weekends rule” for callers will not be far behind.” [94 WIP Sportsradio]
References:
- Inside Radio, January 6, 2021 – Tom Bigby Remembered As Sports Talk Radio Innovator, Leader, Mentor.
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