Especially with fans like Winkler who watched Butler when they were younger and idolized him, Brett Favre, and Reggie White. He was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Saint Mary of the Assumption church. And I appreciate them because theres people listening to you every single day in Milwaukee. "The coaching that we had was phenomenal," Wickett said. Such a cool guy. And maybe they shifted the sports landscape a little bit while they were at it. Georgia walloped TCU last week to win their second straight national championship, and the Bulldog community came together toward the end of the week to celebrate with a parade. We put them in uncomfortable spots when things weren't good. : I dont like you very much mr Steak and shake Shapiro, he said. on the door and was like, who is that? Butler recalled. Stetson Bennett needed someone to tell him to get off his damn phone during a parade and to show some graciousness and appreciation to the fans that were sitting in that stadium.You want to crush the media you think were mean to you do it a press conference.#Badmoments. The Lambeau Leap made Butler famous, and fans hoped he would give them one more leap at his ceremony. Bob Harlan, James Lofton, LeRoy Butler join "Road to Canton" on The Wendy's Big Show, Bob Harlan, James Lofton, and LeRoy Butler join the Wendy's Big Show in Canton for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Aug 5, 2022; Canton, OH, USA; James Lofton (left), LeRoy Butler (center) and Dave Robinson at the Centennial Plaza. He was hilarious and he was raised in Fond du Lac just like me though I am 15 years older than he is. 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Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV took part in the parade, but 92.9 The Game host Steak Shapiro wasnt thrilled with how Bennett acted during the celebration. He joined iHeart Denver in 2017. He was the only person as neurotic about the packers as I am. Who is the local talent on 97.3 now, or at least, who do they have that isn't from the nationally syndicated groups? Audacy, which owns the station based in Hales Corners, laid off 12 on-air personalities Tuesday, eliminating local sports talk at the station. ", Added Parker, "We were a little more irreverent, and we could be a little more outrageous, but I think we tried to stay credible, too.". Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe. After 17-plus years, the station's on-air staff was laid off by parent company Audacy, part of a string of layoffs across the company. He did not disappoint. 7pm last month in Mile End Park. 2 NFL Crew for Playoffs, Ryan Haney Knows College Football Is The Fabric of JOX 94.5, WEEI Hires Adam Jones For Afternoons, Promotes Ken Laird to Brand Manager. A Bad Mood, Says Blogger, Is Bullying The Norm In The NFL? Mr. Butler, 61, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. Thu,01/05/23-2:00AM, 321 Reads. They were doomed the moment they let go 105.7 FM go and 97.3 FM in Milwaukee absolutely roofed the market. "Being on an AM only signal in the year 2022, with two FM blowtorches in Milwaukee, that doesn't do you any favors," said former morning show co-host Mike Wickett, now a morning show host at Lazer 103 in Des Moines, Iowa, who worked at WSSP from 2007 to mid-2016. Bennett said ultimately he was trying to soak up the moment with his teammates, and he was just trying to make sure the celebratory mood was set with the right music on his phone. He works full-time as a multimedia specialist at the Virginia State Corporation Commission, while also putting in part-time work for News Radio WRVA and 910 The Fan in Richmond. That won't be the case anymore, though. But to be fair, Im not a fan of your work either., Edwards has been on the radio in Denver since 2009. You can find him on Twitter @iancass or reach him by email at iancass@gmail.com. Butler joins offensive lineman Tony Boselli, linebacker Sam Mills, defensive lineman Richard Seymour and Bryant Young, and coach Dick Vermeil among those who will be inducted into Canton this August. The Wendy's August 5, 2022 6:30 pm. Evening programming like Tim Allen's Brewers postgame show was also off the air. Milwaukee talk-radio listeners have one less option for local sports content, with Audacy laying off its 12 on-air personalities in Milwaukee at 1250-AM "The Fan," switching to national CBS sports radio instead. He was born in Butler on September 10, 1960 to the late Ralph and Mary (Hartle) Claypool. Steve Sparky Fifer. The man himself, host of The Wendy's Big Show, LeRoy Butler joined Bob Harlan to thank him for everything he's done in his life and discuss his hall of fame speech. LeRoy Butler on inventing the Lambeau Leap, Aaron Rodgers' best year ever, Reggie White's arrival in Green Bay, Terrell Buckley's unmatched swagger, quality family time in quarantine, and why everyone should get therapy. James Kurtz, OFM Cap., officiating. The cancellation of a Milwaukee sports-talk radio show hosted by LeRoy Butler and Gary Ellerson as well as the other local programs on WSSP-AM (1250 We can be heard every Saturday Morning, 7:15 until 9:15 playing the best of gospel music. more. Current members of the 1250 staff who were asked for comment did not respond. Weblisten LeRoy Butler Weekdays 2:00pm - 6:00pm Follow LeRoy Butler: Green Bay Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler joins The Big Show before and after every game. Born in Butler on August 20, 1934, Services for Dennis Leroy Butler of Meridianville, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Green Grove Church of Faith. I assume the "Packers Radio Network" crew remains intact? LeRoy Butler, to call an NFL Hall of Famer a friend is amazing, and he's one of the best people I've ever met in my life. Audacious attempt. Burial will be held privately. "You knew Sparky was mad," he said. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) All Rights ReservedPrivacy Policy EOEButler Radio Network | 252 Pillow Street | Butler, PA 16001 | 724-283-1500, Benefit Concert For Local Musician This Weekend. The radio stations can have all the talent in the world, but you've got to have the people in your front office making good decisions and good businessdecisions and the company behind you.". (40k). DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and I guess a couple of years ago, sometime around then Bill Michaels left (or whatever happened there) would be when 97.3 in Milwaukee started broadcasting on WNFL. Leroy K. Claypool, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. NBC Must Develop a Real No. Edit: There's a chance I made that entire thing up. Bennett followed that up with a longer statement he posted under his quote tweet explaining the situation. Top Cause Of Proscrastination? Leroy enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, NASCAR, Gun Smoke, and spending time with his cats. So its up to me what were going to do.. It was such a fun time for the city.". He was on Orange & Blue 760 before the company replaced the station with a conservative talk format. I was a huge Bart Winkler fan as well. P.s. Bart Winkler is like my brother and the most I dont know how many people in the Milwaukee area even listen to 94.5 ESPN anymore because of how much money and talent 97.3 has invested (and in my opinion done an amazing job). secured Milwaukee broadcast rights for Packers games, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I remember those days really fondly.". Hour 2: LeRoy Butler | ESPN Radio AM1590 WPVL - Platteville Hour 2: LeRoy Butler By ESPN Radio, Bart Scott, Alan Hahn Aug 17, 2022 | 1:50 PM Bart & Hahn are joined by Packers great and 2022 Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler to discuss the Arron Rodgers comments and his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. But back when "The Fan" first switched to a sports-talk format on1250-AM in 2005, it marked the start of something novel, providing a Milwaukee-centric morning show and local programming at points throughout the day that could compete with WAUK, a station undergoing its own evolution but still relying heavily on ESPN national radio at the time, particularly in the morning. JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. The sports-talk market in Milwaukee has been a competitive one in recent years. And our station gave you that outlet. He first performed the celebration after scoring his first career defensive touchdown in 1993. Butler joined The Bart Winkler Show Friday morning for the good news and to share how he found out he was getting a bust in Canton. Bowden went on to a long head coaching life that wound to Butler's doorstep in Jacksonville, Florida. WebLeroy and Janice Butler Gospel Hour 940am Yourministrystation.com. Leroy Honorably served his country in the US Army. He was employed as a painter for World Wide Industries and drove truck. Butler was one of the most prolific defensive backs in the Packers storied history and among the premier safeties of his era. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Mae Claypool. But someone whos a radio colleague? Burial will take place in Saint Marys Cemetery. I listen to 670 the score from Chicago and they have Bart on all the time to talk Milw vs Chicago sports. Winkler complimented Butler on being so approachable, not just with fans but with colleagues and staff at 1250 AM The Fan. WebThey signed on the air as WFMR on June 26, 1956 with a classical music format from the Bayshore Shopping Center in Glendale, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 24.5 kilowatts and an antenna height of 35 feet above average terrain (HAAT). Butler joins offensive lineman Tony Boselli, linebacker Sam Mills, defensive lineman Richard Seymour and Bryant Young, and coach Dick Vermeil among those who He retired in 1996 with 42 years service. On Tuesday, the station (WSSP) abruptly stopped broadcasting local content in the early afternoon, switching to CBS national programming. Sparky and Gary on the Big Show, so much radio knowledgefrom those guys. Former Packers president and CEO, Bob Harlan joined Bart and Gary to celebrate Butler's enshrinement. I'm no longer local anymore as well. As Butler mentioned, youll be able to see the Hall of Fame class of 2022 find out about their selections on an NFL Network special Saturday night (Feb. 12). A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home. 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