Jul 20, 2016 on the january day in 1998 when eagles great tommy mcdonald found out that he had been elected to the pro football hall of fame, his first call was to ray didinger, a muchrespected philadelphia. They talked to derek bodner of the athletic about the sixers offseason. Philadelphia sports fans will want to be at the cherry hill public library on monday, jan. Philadelphia eagles news ray didinger eagles history. Feb 05, 2018 of course, ray didinger has waited longer for this moment than his son. The philadelphia eagles rolled to their leaguebest 10th win sunday over the chicago bears, but it. The unforgettable buzz is a thoroughly researched and cleverly written study of electric football. Its time to pull the curtain down on 2016, something that im sure not too many will be disappointed to do for at least a few reasons.
If you missed it, we have some extra copies available at the store. On september 29, 1985, the hall of fame defensive end made his eagles and nfl debut against the new york giants. Oct 19, 2016 michael wilbon, the longtime washington post reporter and cohost of espns pardon the interruption, is all wrong about eagles rookie quarterback carson wentz, according to beloved hall of fame. Didinger has reported and analyzed football through every conceivable medium. You plan, participants pay and your organization reaps the rewards. Ray didinger on chip remaining eagles head coach youtube. This autobiographical play recounts a seminal time in ray didinger s life as he helps his boyhood hero, tommy mcdonald, reach his goal of induction into the pro football hall of fame. This touching and funny autobiographically play recounts a seminal time in ray didingers life as he helps his lifelong hero, tommy mcdonald reach his goal of getting into the pro football hall of fame. The eagles last championship came in 1960, when didinger was just years old. Hall of fame sports journalist and local native ray didinger will be at shibe vintage sports on saturday, january 30th at 4pm to sign copies of his books and talk sports with fans. Ray didinger the eagles encyclopedia book signing in december. Comcast sportsnet philadelphia contact information press. Dec 07, 2015 this is from episode 011 of tony bruno live.
Once on assignment covering a boxing match, he encountered model christie brinkley, who took a liking to diddy. Electric football history the unforgettable buzz page of. Its available now for the holiday season from continue reading. Ray didinger, like every diehard eagles fan, has been waiting since the 1960 nfl title. On friday, were chatting sports movies with ray didinger, coauthor of the new book the ultimate book of sports movies. Ray didinger was born to raymond and marie didinger on september 18, 1946, in philadelphia.
In addition to speaking about the play itself, ray shares personal memories regarding sportswriting and his relationship. Aug 14, 20 the unforgettable buzz is a thoroughly researched and cleverly written study of electric football. Then youll want a copy of the unforgettable buzz, the first and only book ever written on the subject of electric football. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for a different performance. When awardwinning sportswriter and radioshow host ray didinger was a kid. Didinger presents a yearbyyear history of the franchise from its inception in 1933 through the 20 season. I had invited him to do a booksigning event at exile. Ray didinger shares his memories of covering carmichaels illustrious career. Aug 18, 2016 august 18, 2016 ray didinger, sportsradio 94wip sign new contract the pro football hall of famer can still be heard during his regular saturday and sunday programs. David grzybowski and ray didinger will have a discussion and book signing on monday, jan.
As ray said, i had met him a few times because of the philly fan. He will be signing books as part of temple university press annual holiday book sale ray didinger book signing jan 30. Two time new york city police commissioner and new york times bestselling author, ray kelly will be at book revue to sign and speak about his new book, vigilance twotime new york city police commissioner ray kelly opens up about his remarkable life, taking us inside fifty years of law enforcement leadership, offering chilling stories of terrorist plots after 911, and sharing his candid. The latest high school, college and professional sports news in the delaware region, including philadelphia eagles, phillies, 76ers and flyers.
Published september 28th 2005 by temple university press first published august 1st 2005. The polar plunge series is an important initiative that helps support the special. Each time this year, i enjoy looking back on the year in many ways, including from the perspective of those we lost. Ray didinger releases mock draft, eagles take a cornerback. August 18, 2016 ray didinger, sportsradio 94wip sign new contract the pro football hall of famer can still be heard during his regular saturday and sunday programs. In this champions edition of the eagles encyclopedia, beloved eagles commentator didinger celebrates his team and their remarkable, againstallodds season that ended at super bowl lii, where they claimed victory over the patriots in minnesota. Howie roseman asked ray didinger whether the eagles should. Lewis will not be posing for pictures or signing anything other. The new eagles encyclopedia, one last read, and the ultimate book of sports movies. Ray didinger born september 18, 1946 in philadelphia is an american sportswriter, author, screenwriter, radio personality, and sports commentator, and a member of the pro football hall of fame writers honor roll. Awardwinning sportswriter ray didinger discusses his play, tommy and me, which runs through the month of august at fringearts in philadelphia. On the january day in 1998 when eagles great tommy mcdonald found out that he had been elected to the pro football hall of fame, his first call was to.
Tommy and me plays august 3 14, 2016, at theatre exile, performing at. After a soldout world premiere reading in may 2015, barrymore awardwinning theatre exile will bring you a fullscale production of tommy and me by ray didinger. Discover upcoming sports events and signings at carls cards and collectibles located outside philadelphia in havertown, pa. The smartest football talk you ever heard sold out. Two philadelphia sports authors coming to cherry hill public. Dec 29, 2016 its time to pull the curtain down on 2016, something that im sure not too many will be disappointed to do for at least a few reasons. The eagles lost the game, but immediately realized white was a player for all time.
Speaker archives pressclub delaware county press club. Enjoy over 2,300 of the areas best paying slot machines, live and virtual games, poker room, table games and an array of fine dining and casual fare. Ray lewis coming to bel air for book signing patch. Sep 30, 2014 thats why author ray didinger revised, updated, and expanded his history of the team with the new eagles encyclopedia. Born to raymond and marie didinger, and raised in folsom, pennsylvania, didinger graduated from st.
This autobiographical play recounts a seminal time in ray didingers life as he helps his boyhood hero, tommy mcdonald, reach his goal of induction into the pro football hall of fame. Hugh douglas brings the heat in wild card win over bucs. This achievement has grown throughout a lifetime of passion for sports. Local authors david grzybowski and ray didinger will appear at an author discussion and book signing at jan.
Two philadelphia sports authors coming to cherry hill. Ray didinger, like every diehard eagles fan, has been waiting since the 1960 nfl title for the birds to win the super bowl. Philly special symbolic of eagles drive to super bowl championship. Jaime moyer with glen macnow and ray didinger 5172020.
Ray has been one of my favorite eagles writers for years but it seems that this offseason he has been very negative. Join 94wip radio hosts glen macnow and ray didinger, along with. His mock draft a couple weeks ago was an absolute joke like it was done halfassed and every time i see him analyze the eagles on tv it looks like it is a struggle for him to say anything positive about the team. Do you remember when the greatest games were played on your living room floor. If this is your organization and you need to update or add media outlet or media contact information, please click here.
Jan 24, 2015 ray didinger book signing at shibe sports. He became interested in sports at a young age through the chip hilton series. The collected works of the worlds slowest sportswriter temple and the ultimate book. Special book signing event with 94wips glen macnow and ray didinger from 12pm on saturday, december 21st at the casino at delaware park.
Of course, ray didinger has waited longer for this moment than his son. Ray lewis coming to bel air for book signing bel air, md. Nineteen years ago today, quarterback donovan mcnabb won his playoff debut thanks in large part to an. Ocean resort behind the scenes tour with the pr council of atlantic city and dan. In addition to speaking about the play itself, ray shares personal memories regarding sportswriting and his relationship with pro football hall of famer tommy mcdonald. James high school 1964 graduate of temple university with a b. Two class guys and we were honored to host this book signing.
Ray didinger is a writer and director, known for unitas 1999, hard knocks 2001 and the wild ride to super bowl i 2004. Ray didinger born september 18, 1946 in philadelphia, pennsylvania is an awardwinning american sportswriter, author, film writer, radio host, tv commentator, and a member of the pro football hall of fame. James high school 1964 graduate of temple university. Tommy and me plays august 314, 2016, at theatre exile, performing at. Awardwinning american sportswriter, author, film writer, radio host, tv commentator, and a member of the pro football hall of fame. He has authored or coauthored ten books including one last read. Michael wilbon, the longtime washington post reporter and cohost of espns pardon the interruption, is all wrong about eagles rookie quarterback carson wentz, according to. I always liked ray didinger but does he seem overly. Ray didinger was the first print journalist inducted into the philadelphia sports hall of fame. Ray didinger and joe canuso kick off tommy and me at theatre.
Ray didinger fights back tears after eagles super bowl victory. Ray didinger, pro football hall of fame sportswriter and nfl films emmy award winning writer and producer this is such a great book. Book a bus package to the casino at delaware park and get free slot play. Jan 04, 2019 david grzybowski and ray didinger will have a discussion and book signing on monday, jan. Glen macnow and ray didinger talk to sheil kapadia of the athletic about his interview with philadelphia eagles owner jeffrey lurie. Electric football history the unforgettable buzz page. The tallest wide receiver to ever play the game is now a member of the pro football hall of fame. After a sold out run last summer, theatre exile is proud to bring back the runaway hit tommy and me, by ray didinger. Tommy and me by ray didinger theatre exile kickstarter. Ryan spaeder joined to give the guys some interesting phillies stats, they took your calls and much more. Ray didinger, an nfl guru who is known for his well kept handwritten notes on the eagles, once was a writer for the philadelphia daily news.
Hall of fame sports journalist and local native ray didinger will be at shibe vintage sports on saturday the new eagles encyclopedia ray didinger, robert lyons. James high school in chester and graduated from temple universitys school of communications and theater in 1968. Every baby boomer who played the game and thats all of us will love this book. We will be participating in this years power lunch plunge, which is from 12. Bucks county baseball co is proud to announce the appearance and book signing of eagles insider and pro football hall of famer, ray didinger on june 7. Ray didinger he is the author of ten books on sports, including his three most recent bestsellers. After playing in only one game in 2019, malik jackson has a chance to change the defenses interior play. We frequently have private signings in our store where you have the opportunity to meet the players and get autographed items. Ray didinger book signing jan 30 shibe vintage sports. The hall of fame sportswriter has a special connection to the best. Ray didinger the eagles encyclopedia book signing in. We are 100% commited to providing accurate information. Howie roseman said this week at the nfl scouting combine that the eagles are always looking for playmakers at wide receiver. Tommy and me by ray didinger theatre exile by theatre.