John Minko
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John Minko, also known as the Mink Man, is an American
sports radio
and television personality. He is a "20/20 sports anchor" on radio station WFAN
in New York
and has worked there since its inception in 1987. Nicknamed "Coach" by his coworkers, Minko provides listeners with up-to-the-minute sports news, Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 10am and 5pm (Monday-Thursday) and 6am and 12pm (Sunday). He has also, at times, been called the "Dean of Updates", a moniker in recognition of his seniority.
crew on the YES Network
. Minko is often the butt of jokes made by Mike including false accusations of making critical remarks regarding other members of the radio station or claims that he has boasted about a personal achievement. He is also teased about his button-down personality and inability to ad-lib during his updates.
From 2000 to 2009, Minko was the play-by-play voice of Army
football on WABC
770 and WEPN
. In 2010, he will serve as co-host of a pre-game show. He also serves as the update person for Mike Francesa's nationally syndicated NFL Now show. More recently, Minko has served as the fill-in radio voice of the New Jersey Nets. Minko also hosted a short-lived 1988 WFAN show, Minko Morning Zoo. His trademark call is "Bingo!" Minko is a graduate of Butler University
.
John has been the radio play by play announcer for St John's Red Storm College Basketball since November 11, 2008.
Minko also co-hosts a weekly video blog called the Minko Minute with Evan Roberts
. They usually talk about whatever Mink wants at first then Evan asks Minko a love question. These so far have only come from a male viewer. The usual response from Minko is to get the woman in question flowers and chocolate. More recently his advice has been to take the woman in question to a nice Broadway show. There have been a few guest appearances including the most recent appearance by Ian Eagle
.
United States
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Sports radio
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and television personality. He is a "20/20 sports anchor" on radio station WFAN
WFAN
WFAN , also known as "Sports Radio 66" or "The FAN", is a radio station in New York City. The station broadcasts on a clear channel and is owned by CBS Radio...
in New York
New York
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and has worked there since its inception in 1987. Nicknamed "Coach" by his coworkers, Minko provides listeners with up-to-the-minute sports news, Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 10am and 5pm (Monday-Thursday) and 6am and 12pm (Sunday). He has also, at times, been called the "Dean of Updates", a moniker in recognition of his seniority.
Broadcasting career
Minko appears with the Mike'd Up: Francesa on the FanMike'd Up
Mike'd Up: Francesa on the Fan is the continuation of the show Mike and The Mad Dog based out of WFAN in New York City that features Mike Francesa. The show is simulcast on the YES Network, under a different title, The Mike Francesa Show...
crew on the YES Network
YES Network
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. Minko is often the butt of jokes made by Mike including false accusations of making critical remarks regarding other members of the radio station or claims that he has boasted about a personal achievement. He is also teased about his button-down personality and inability to ad-lib during his updates.
From 2000 to 2009, Minko was the play-by-play voice of Army
United States Military Academy
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football on WABC
WABC (AM)
WABC , known as "NewsTalkRadio 77 WABC" is a radio station in New York City. Owned by the broadcasting division of Cumulus Media, the station broadcasts on a clear channel and is the flagship station of Cumulus Media Networks...
770 and WEPN
WEPN
WEPN is a 24-hour sports talk formatted radio station in New York City featuring national and local sports talk programs and live broadcasts of sports matches. It is the New York affiliate for ESPN Radio...
. In 2010, he will serve as co-host of a pre-game show. He also serves as the update person for Mike Francesa's nationally syndicated NFL Now show. More recently, Minko has served as the fill-in radio voice of the New Jersey Nets. Minko also hosted a short-lived 1988 WFAN show, Minko Morning Zoo. His trademark call is "Bingo!" Minko is a graduate of Butler University
Butler University
Butler University is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university offers 60 degree programs to 4,400 students through six colleges: business, communication, education, liberal Arts and sciences, pharmacy and health...
.
John has been the radio play by play announcer for St John's Red Storm College Basketball since November 11, 2008.
Minko also co-hosts a weekly video blog called the Minko Minute with Evan Roberts
Evan Roberts
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. They usually talk about whatever Mink wants at first then Evan asks Minko a love question. These so far have only come from a male viewer. The usual response from Minko is to get the woman in question flowers and chocolate. More recently his advice has been to take the woman in question to a nice Broadway show. There have been a few guest appearances including the most recent appearance by Ian Eagle
Ian Eagle
Ian Eagle is an American sports announcer calling National Football League games on CBS, New Jersey Nets games on the YES Network and hosts Full Court Press, a basketball talk show with former player Kenny Smith on Sirius Satellite Radio...
.