R.I.P. Gary Papa

joeydb · #1 06-19-2009, 11:35 PM

For those of you with ties to the Philadelphia Area, like Steve, this was a crushing blow right on the heels of us losing Harry Kalas.

Gary Papa was a class act, and a sportscaster for Channel 6 WPVI-TV for 28 years. He will be missed.

http://www.kyw1060.com/-Sportscaster...-at-55/4638418

mclem0822 · #2 06-19-2009, 11:42 PM

54

Joey by chance is he related to Bob Papa?

2 Dollar Bill · #3 06-20-2009, 12:18 PM

Yes A darn shame.... 54 years young...

joeydb · #4 06-20-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mclem0822

54

Joey by chance is he related to Bob Papa?

I'm not sure. The coverage I saw last night did not mention his parents or other family. I do know he was originally from Buffalo, New York and he moved to Philly at about age 25 to pursue sports broadcasting.