Richie Whitt

Richie Young Whitt (July 8, 1964)[1] is a former radio personality for 105.3 The Fan and former sports columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Dallas Observer. He currently runs his own blog called the Sportatorium and blogs for the NBC Dallas Blue Star Blog.[2]

Early life

He was raised in Duncanville and graduated from Duncanville High School. After that, he attended The University of Texas at Arlington and received a bachelor's degree in journalism.[3]

Career

Whitt previously worked as a sports columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 1986 to 2004 and as a sports blogger for the Dallas Observer.[4] His blog was called "The Sportatorium", named for a sports venue that used to stand in the Dallas area. He hosted the afternoon-drive radio program R.A.G.E. (Richie And Greggo Extravaganza) with sports personality Greg "Greggo" Williams from 2:00 PM Central until 7:00 PM Central on 105.3 The Fan.

Whitt's shtick on the air was that of a grumpy curmudgeon. Frequent targets of his insults include former Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, former Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Tim Tebow, overweight women, devout Christians, and his radio audience.

References

  1. Whitt, Richie (2009-07-08). "Richie Whitt 1964-2009 - Dallas Sports - Sportatorium". Blogs.dallasobserver.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  2. NBC Dallas' Blue Star Blog
  3. "Fan Cam: The New Office « KRLD-FM". 1053thefan.com. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  4. "Dallas Sports - Sportatorium - Dallas Observer". Blogs.dallasobserver.com. 2010-08-09. Retrieved 2010-08-13.

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