Sports and Radio Auction Cornerstones At WCBC

Sports coverage is another cornerstone for WCBC AM & FM. From the beginning, WCBC has been broadcasting local Dapper Dan Little League, Short Gap Little League, High School Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Allegany College of Maryland Basketball along with Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, Washington (Redskins) Commanders football and  NASCAR’s Motor Racing Network. Sports announcers Tom O’Rourke, Jim Zamagias, Rock Cioni, Mike Connelly, Garrett Eagan, Tony Orndoff, Mike Allen and many others have provided colorful play by play coverage up to and including State Championship games since 1976. Along the way, the station has created lasting memories, like the night sportscaster Garrett Eagan quipped while broadcasting a Dapper Dan game, “If you’re listening to me on WCBC, blow your horn.” Over 30 cars at the Constitution Park game did just that, completely drowning out the broadcast.

Another initiative that began on WCBC was the Radio Auction. A lively, on-air sale that helps small businesses advertise affordably and connect listeners to deals. “It helps our listeners save money, and it helps small businesses afford radio advertising time to which they might not otherwise have access,” Mary says. The Auction has been voiced by Tom O’Rourke, Charlie Harris, Jim Van, Jim Corley and Andee Thompson over the years.