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Mike Archer

Philly Sports Rap

Release Date: 06/11/2025

Mike Archer show art Mike Archer

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In this special Father's Day edition of Philly Sports Rap, Coach Rapczynski speaks with legendary local news executive Mike Archer, who spent more than 40 years in TV news, including 30 years in Philadelphia. Why Father's Day edition? Well, Coach Rapczynski's daughter Beth is married to Mike's son, Terence. They share two granddaughers, who they love spending time with. While Mike's wife, two sons and granddaughters are diehard Philadelphia sports fans, he remains loyal to his Brooklyn upbringing and continues to root for New York sports teams in good times and bad. Here Mike shares legendary...

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