Michael Patrick Francesa is a sports broadcaster, familiar to listeners of the WFAN New York as one half of the long-running Mike & The Mad Dog sports-talk program. Francesa's 19-year partnership with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo ended August 14, 2008, when Russo quit the program. The afternoon drive time show was re-named Francesa on the FAN.
The Mad Dog Quits
Russo's August 14 split with Francesca was rumored to have been the result of a previously reported rift between the two.The New York Times: Radio Alert: It’s Now Mike Minus Mad Dog (August 14, 2008) Russo stated, however, that “the idea that we hate each other and I had to get out, trust me, that’s not true."The New York Times: Radio Alert: It’s Now Mike Minus Mad Dog (August 14, 2008)
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Mike Francesa Podcasts
- WFAN.com: Mike & Mad Dog Audio Page
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Born March 20, 1954
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Graduated from St. John's University
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Began career as a researcher for CBS Sports, primarily providing info for Brent Musberger
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Hired to do weekends on WFAN in 1987
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Paired with Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo as afternoon drive hosts in October 1989
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Also hosts "The NFL Now" radio program on Sunday mornings
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Co-owned several thoroughbred horses with Bill Parcells
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Also hosting a Sunday night TV program on New York's NBC affiliate called "Mike'd Up"
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Has 3 children with 2nd wife
