Joey Wahler
Broadcast journalist and personality, writer and play-by-play announcer in the No. 1 media market
Broadcast journalist and personality, writer and play-by-play announcer in the No. 1 media market
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Joey Wahler is a versatile and entertaining sports voice in the No. 1 media market. He has worked for Westwood One Radio, Madison Square Garden Network, WFAN Radio, WCBS-AM, News 12 New Jersey, CN8 and MSG Varsity. Wahler has written for New York Post Sports Week, MSG.com and SNY.tv. He has a flair for the unique and the offbeat. A passionate storyteller, Wahler has a track record for enterprising compelling human interest stories. His TV work has earned eight New York Emmy Award nominations, including for Best Sports Anchor and Best Sportscast in 2010, and Best Sports Anchor in 2011. In 2010-11, Wahler was the nation's only play-by-play voice of two Division I men's basketball programs, St. Peter's College and Long Island University, as both made the NCAA Tournament. In 2011 he became the voice of Wagner College basketball. Wahler's work has been recognized in the N.Y. Post and N.Y. Daily News. WFAN Bio Link: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/personality/joey-wahler/
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What's The Latest?
April 28, 2012: Looking Back At Nets Wild Garden State History
Derrick Coleman, Michael Ray Richardson and Chris Morris are among those indelibly marked in New Jersey Nets lore.
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April 23, 2012: Net Greats Return For Team's New Jersey Farewell
The Nets welcomed back many of their former stars for their Garden State finale at Prudential Center.
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April 18, 2012: One Man Has Seen It All In 45 Years With Brooklyn-Bound Nets
Herb Turetzky has been the Nets official scorer since the franchise started as the New Jersey Americans in Teaneck in 1967.
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April 2, 2012: Night At The New York Emmy Awards
Joey Wahler received a 2011 New York Emmy nomination for On-Camera Talent - Sports Anchor (nominated reel above).
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Wahler has now received eight lifetime New York Emmy Award nominations for television anchoring and reporting.
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Wahler at the Emmy's with Dominic Chianese, "Uncle Junior" from The Sopranos.
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Wahler at the Emmy's with Richard Belzer, "Detective John Munch" from Law & Order.
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March 16, 2012: Joey Wahler Quoted In The New York Times
Joey Wahler is quoted in a N.Y. Times article profiling Long Island University's long-time basketball broadcast producer, Rich Kurlander here.
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March 1, 2012: Wagner Beats Central, 1st NEC Tourney Victory Since 2008
An 87-77 win over Central Connecticut State puts Wagner in Sunday's Northeast Conference semis vs. Robert Morris (Joey Wahler's call above).
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February 18, 2012: Wagner Ties School Record With 23rd Victory
Wagner's 90-70 romp over Fairleigh Dickinson was the Seahawks' 23rd win, tying the school record (Joey Wahler's call above).
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February 16, 2012: Wahler Earns Eighth New York Emmy Nomination
For his television work at News 12 New Jersey, Joey Wahler was nominated for Best Sports Anchor in 2011. N.Y. Daily News article here.
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January 22, 2012: Wahler's Play-By-Play Work Recognized In N.Y. Post
Joey Wahler's "winning touch" was noted by Post sports media columnist Phil Mushnick here.
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December 30, 2011: The Magic Continues: Wagner Wins On Shot Of The Year In College Basketball
Wagner wins at Santa Clara, 64-62, on a miraculous buzzer-beater, ESPN's Play Of The Day on SportsCenter (Joey Wahler's call above).
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December 23, 2011: The Victory Heard 'Round The Country: Wagner Pulls Stunner At No. 15 Pittsburgh
Pitt was 70-0 lifetime against Northeast Conference teams until Wagner's 59-54 upset at Pittsburgh (Joey Wahler's call above).
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October 27, 2011: Wahler Is New Voice Of Wagner College Basketball
After serving as the voice of two Division I men's basketball teams, Long Island University and St. Peter's College, both of whom made the NCAA Tournament in 2011, Joey Wahler is now calling games for Wagner College of the Northeast Conference. The Seahawks are coached by Dan Hurley, in his second season assisted by his brother, former Duke star Bobby Hurley, Jr. Both are sons of Bob Hurley, Sr., legendary coach of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, and a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer. Wagner's non-conference schedule includes three NCAA Tournament teams from last season: defending National Champions, the University of Connecticut, the University of Pittsburgh, and defending Ivy League Champions, Princeton University. Wagner's release is here.
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Joey On The Tube
August 30, 2011: Challenging An Arm Wrestler; Meeting Burt Reynolds - The Baseball Player
Joey locks hands with arm wrestling champ Wayne DeMatthews, Jr., and interviews Burt Reynolds - of the Newark Bears.
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August 30, 2011: From Wrong To Wright, Former Seton Hall Star Returns From "Abyss"
Ex-NBA player Luther Wright has dramatically turned his life around after becoming a homeless crack addict.
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August 21, 2011: Going Swimmingly At 80, Dr. Paul Kiell Still Competes In The Water
Despite his age, Dr. Paul Kiell recently took part in the Swim Around Manhattan relay, completely circling the Big Apple.
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August 7, 2011: Fit To Teach, Nick Ferroni Applies Muscle In Classroom
Men's Fitness Magazine named Nick Ferroni one of the world's fittest men, but he has sacrificed acting to teach history.
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July 10, 2011: A Different Take On Jeter's 3,000th Hit; A Disgrunted Ex-Yankee Sounds Off
The first-ever TV look at Derek Jeter's New Jersey birthplace, and former Yankee Wally Whitehurst's pinstripe grudge.
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June 26, 2011: Now Batting...The 7th-Leading Jewish Hitter Of All Time...Ron Blomberg
Ron Blomberg is seventh among Jews in lifetime average, trailing Hank Greenberg (.313), Ryan Braun, Kevin Youkalis and others.
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June 13, 2011: One Family Gives Another The Ultimate Present: The Gift Of Life
Thanks to the generosity of a special family, their loss of one life has helped save another and create two more.
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June 7, 2011: After Accident That Killed A Woman, Jim Leyritz Starting Over In Newark
Former Yankee Jim Leyritz talks with Joey in his first TV interview discussing his new book, "Catching Heat."
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June 5, 2011: He Sculpts NFL Bodies From Barber To Tomlinson, So Who Is Joe Carini?
Some of the world's premier athletes flock to Joe Carini to get stronger.
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May 29, 2011: Handicapped Golfers Make No Excuses On The Course
Who knew these golfers can hit the ball so well?
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May 22, 2011: Larry Collmus Goes From Child Prodigy To Triple Crown Voice
Replacing Tom Durkin, Monmouth Park track announcer Larry Collmus is NBC's new voice of the Triple Crown races.
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Joey's MSG Network story done in 2002 on Scott Smith, who has Sports Illustrated covers signed - by whoever graces each cover.
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May 21, 2011: I'm Not Mr. Met! I'm Not Bob Heussler!
Not realizing he'd be on YES this day, Bob Heussler was caught wearing his Met shirt. Joey followed dressed more objectively.
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May 10, 2011: Sharon Pfluger Is The Winningest Coach You've Never Heard Of
May 10, 2011: Sharon Pfluger Is The Winningest Coach You've Never Heard Of
College of New Jersey women's lacrosse and field hockey coach Sharon Pfluger has a career record that's hard to top.
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September 12, 2010: Exclusive One-On-One Interview With Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
Joey lands the first interview with Jersey Shore's "The Situation" previewing his appearance on Dancing With The Stars.
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August 29, 2010: Emmy Nominated Sportscast: Tony Gwynn's Wedding; Tim McCarver Sings
The show that earned Joey a 2010 New York Emmy Award nomination for Best Sportscast.
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May 22, 2011: Flashback: A Sports Memorabilia Collection Fit For A "King"
New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick notes Joey's anecdote about Mike "Doc" Emrick here.
February 19, 2011: Named On Bob's Blitz Most Intriguing List
Bobsblitz.com names Joey among its Most Intriguing New York Sports Broadcast Media Personalities Of The Past Decade
here.
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February 18, 2011: Nominated For Two New York Emmy Awards
Joey's New York Emmy nominations appear in the N.Y. Daily News here, and in Mediabistro.com's FishbowlNY blog here.
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March 11, 2011: Calling Two Basketball Championship Games In 48 Hours
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Play-By-Play
March 9, 2011: Long Island University Survives Robert Morris In OT For NEC Title
NEC Championship Audio:
Play-By-Play
March 9, 2011: Long Island University Survives Robert Morris In OT For NEC Title
NEC Championship Audio:
LIU's Northeast Conference Championship, Joey's second league title game called in 48 hours.
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March 7, 2011: St. Peter's Shocks Iona For Unlikely MAAC Crown
MAAC Championship Audio:
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February 26, 2011: Northeast Conference Game Of The Week
Madison Square Garden Network telecast of Fairleigh Dickinson at Quinnipiac.
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November 22, 2010: St. Thomas Stunner: St. Peter's Nips Alabama, 50-49
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November 22, 2010: St. Thomas Stunner: St. Peter's Nips Alabama, 50-49
Alabama Upset Audio:
Joey's call of the Peacocks' upset of Alabama in the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands.
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Joey's call of the Peacocks' upset of Alabama in the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands.
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Media Recognition
Joey's memorable week is noted by New York columnist Phil Mushnick here.
July 25, 2011: Quoted On Doc Emrick's Devils Departure
