Chuck Wilson (sports journalist)

For other people named Charles Wilson, see Charles Wilson (disambiguation).
Chuck Wilson
Wilson in 2015
Born (1954-02-08) February 8, 1954 (age 70)
Massachusetts, United States
Alma materIthaca College
Occupation(s)Sports journalist
Radio host
Years active1976–present

Chuck Wilson (born February 8, 1954) is an American interviewer, reporter and sports talk radio host. Wilson was an original host when the ESPN Radio Network debuted on January 4, 1992 and has 20 years experience on national radio, including close to 17 years at ESPN.[1][2] In December 2009, Sports Illustrated.com named Wilson runner-up for "Best National Sports Radio Host" of the decade.[3]

Wilson is the founder and director of Even Field ®, a nonprofit organization that promotes character through sports.[4] In 2007.Wilson was named one of the "100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America" by the Institute for International Sport.[5]

  1. ^ "Chuck Wilson Selected for ESPN Radio Position". Providence (R.I.) Journal. December 6, 1991. p. D-09. Archived from the original on January 11, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  2. ^ Deitsch, Richard (March 11, 2013). "Fox Sports 1 takes aim at ESPN's throne; UFC will be key". SI.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  3. ^ Deitsch, Richard (December 11, 2009). "Decade in Broadcasting". SI.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  4. ^ Wilson, Chuck. "Effort and Attitude main page". EffortandAttitude.org. Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "America's Most Influential Sports Educators". Institute for International Sport. October 17, 2007. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.