Terry Boers

Terry Boers established a significant career in Chicago sports media, spanning decades in both print journalism and sports talk radio. Before his extensive radio career, Boers was a respected writer for the Sun-Times, where his column “Spraying to all fields” was recognized for its unique blend of wit and astute observations on the sports landscape. His transition from a celebrated columnist to a radio personality marked a shift in his engagement with the Chicago sports audience, allowing him to connect with listeners through a different medium. He brought the same honest, funny, and insightful approach to his radio work that he had cultivated in his writing.

Boers gained widespread recognition as a founding host of WSCR-AM 670, “The Score,” which launched on January 2, 1992. He spent a quarter-century at the station, most notably co-hosting the popular “Boers and Bernstein” show with Dan Bernstein. This program, which debuted in 1999, became the longest-running sports talk show in Chicago, airing across various time slots before settling into its final 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. slot in 2009. The show was known for its distinct segments, including “Who Ya Crappin’?”, which invited listeners to identify instances of verbal hypocrisy in the sports world. Boers’ career on The Score concluded with his retirement announcement in late 2016, leading to his final show on December 22, 2016, and officially on January 5, 2017. His contributions to Chicago sports media were widely celebrated upon his departure, solidifying his legacy as an influential and beloved voice.