Key Takeaways
- Gordon’s recent exit from “ESPN New York Tonight” along with Larry Hardesty sparked much speculation and fan upset.
- On August 30, 2024, Michael Kay discussed their exit from the show.
- His career began at ESPN Radio as a sportscaster from 2001 to 2007.
The talk show host Gordon Damer left “ESPN New York Tonight,” though the network did not fire him.
Gordon Damer and Larry Hardesty co-hosted the talk show ESPN New York Tonight, which ran from 9 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday.
Gordon is a former talk show host for 98.7FM ESPN-NY and has hosted the 2022 Cover 5 Host Champion.
His career began at ESPN Radio as a sportscaster from 2001 to 2007, and he then took on the role of sports anchor and show host at YES Network from 2005 to 2012.
He subsequently became a show host at MLB.com for Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for one year.
Since August 2008, he has been a sports anchor and show host at WCBS-AM Radio.
He writes and produces sportscasts for the afternoon drive, hosts Yankees pregame and postgame shows, and serves as the Yankee playoff game day host.
He hosted a sports talk show on ESPN-NY for 7 years and 6 months, starting in April 2017.
Gordon Damer Leaves ESPN New York Tonight: What Happened?
Recently, Gordon Damer made headlines due to his unexpected exit from the show, and his co-host Larry Hardesty also left at the same time.
The departure of both celebrated hosts at the same time caused much speculation and upset, with Gordon Damer’s fans now questioning why he left.
On August 30, 2024, Michael Kay from “The Michael Kay Show” addressed their departures, while fans wondered if the network had fired them.
The reality is that they left the show on their own, not because they were fired.
With the transition of “ESPN New York Tonight” from 98.7 WEPN FM to 880 WHSQ, Gordon Damer and Larry Hardesty’s roles on the show also came to an end.
The fans are voicing their dissatisfaction with the news and expressing how much they will miss Gordon and Larry.
In response to the news, Andrew Marchand, an American writer, posted on X:
Pro’s pros, that’s what Larry Hardesty & Gordon Damer both are. Both free agents after tonight’s ESPN NY show. Good people and good hires for anyone who wants knowledge, humor and professionalism.
While another tweeted:
I can only say this is a dark day. Saturday without your snark is unacceptable. But like so many others, I know you (and Larry) will do great things & another network just got really lucky bc of @ESPNRadio failure to properly assess talent
In addition to “ESPN New York Tonight,” Gordon Damer and Larry Hardesty also hosted their weekend shows on the station.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Gordon’s Twitter bio mentions his expertise with the Miami Dolphins and his skill in bringing people together.
- He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication and Media Studies from St. John’s University (1989-1993).
- He is married to Maureen Damer and has two children. His wife works as a TV teacher.
