Temple University Athletics
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Temple Extends Agreements with Broadcast Partners
5.20.20 | Football, General, Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - Temple University Athletics and its multimedia rights holder, Learfield IMG College's Temple Sports Properties, announced today four-year extensions with 97.5 The Fanatic and 1210 WPHT to continue as the radio homes of Temple Football and Men's Basketball.Â
The 2020 football season will mark the seventh consecutive season that fans can listen to Owls games on 97.5 The Fanatic while the 2020-21 will mark the 20th straight year that fans in the greater Philadelphia market can hear Temple basketball games on 1210 WPHT.
"We're excited to continue our relationship with these two broadcast industry leaders," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "We have had a great relationship with each station and both have a broad reach that allow fans throughout the Delaware Valley to follow Temple Athletics."Â Â Â
Veteran Philadelphia broadcaster Harry Donahue, now in his 19th season at the microphone, will continue to handle the play-by-play duties for both Temple Football and Men's Basketball. Temple Hall of Famers Paul Palmer (8th season) and John Baum (23rd season) will serve as analysts for the football and basketball broadcasts, respectively.
Temple Sports Properties oversees all aspects of the Temple Sports Network including securing talent and radio affiliates. Learfield IMG College manages the exclusive multimedia rights to 99 collegiate properties in the country and has prominence in all of the major conferences. Learfield IMG College's rights encompass all athletic department media and sponsorships components, including stadium signage and numerous content distribution platforms. The company also offers its college partners with licensing and trademark consulting, concessions and hospitality services and professional ticket sales. For more, visit www.learfield.com .
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The 2020 football season will mark the seventh consecutive season that fans can listen to Owls games on 97.5 The Fanatic while the 2020-21 will mark the 20th straight year that fans in the greater Philadelphia market can hear Temple basketball games on 1210 WPHT.
"We're excited to continue our relationship with these two broadcast industry leaders," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "We have had a great relationship with each station and both have a broad reach that allow fans throughout the Delaware Valley to follow Temple Athletics."Â Â Â
Veteran Philadelphia broadcaster Harry Donahue, now in his 19th season at the microphone, will continue to handle the play-by-play duties for both Temple Football and Men's Basketball. Temple Hall of Famers Paul Palmer (8th season) and John Baum (23rd season) will serve as analysts for the football and basketball broadcasts, respectively.
Temple Sports Properties oversees all aspects of the Temple Sports Network including securing talent and radio affiliates. Learfield IMG College manages the exclusive multimedia rights to 99 collegiate properties in the country and has prominence in all of the major conferences. Learfield IMG College's rights encompass all athletic department media and sponsorships components, including stadium signage and numerous content distribution platforms. The company also offers its college partners with licensing and trademark consulting, concessions and hospitality services and professional ticket sales. For more, visit www.learfield.com .
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