Yankee Fan Club Radio [Hosts]

At 25 years of age and the youngest board member of the Lehigh Valley Yankee Fan Club, Ty Hildenbrandt has always had a knack for broadcasting. After graduating from Penn State in 2004 with a degree in Information Sciences & Technology, Ty used his technical know-how to build an infrastructure capable of handling live internet radio streams. After tinkering with the setup and ironing out all the flaws, Ty came up with the idea of launching a Yankees-centric radio show for thousands of home listeners, and Yankee Fan Club Radio. Ty was also the recipient of FOXSports.com's inagural "Next Greatest Sportswriter" title in February of 2006. He is currently writing for SI.com.

A baby boomer with three children, Uncle Joe Colarusso is a diehard Yankees fan and Lehigh Valley Yankee Fan Club board member who is never short on opinions. Aside from being the club's resident cartoonist, Uncle Joe has been trading words with Ty since the very first groundwork was laid for Yankee Fan Club Radio back in late 2004 and has evolved with the show. From witty comments about the Yankees' bullpen to mindless chatter about his make-believe "Aaron Small Fan Club," Uncle Joe is by far the most lively member of the Yankee Fan Club Radio broadcasting team.

In only four short years, Chuck Frantz has built the Lehigh Valley Yankee Fan Club from scratch into the largest New York Yankees fan club in the United States. From organizing bus trips and charity events to spreading the word about the group he started, Chuck is constantly working towards a better tomorrow for both the Yankee Fan Club and those it helps. Well-known in the Lehigh Valley for his business, Frantz Trophies & Plaques, as well as his love for local sports, Chuck joined forces with Ty and Uncle Joe in April of 2005.

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS

"The Yankee Truth" Josh Imboden
Known for his rabid Yankees outbursts and unconditional love for Alfonso Soriano, Josh Imboden has been a close friend of the program and has helped turn the show into a successful two-hour spot. This proud member of the Lehigh Valley Yankee Fan Club yearns to return to the days of Scott Brosius and Paul O'Neill, when the Yankees had "hitters" and not just "sluggers."

"Stat-O-Matic" Mike Sommer
A walking encyclopedia of Yankees knowledge, Mike provides statistical data to the Ty and Uncle Joe as well as unique perspective during his bi-weekly "New York Minute" segments. A lifelong fan of the Yankees and Mickey Mantle, Mike can tell you anyting about the New York Yankees without even blinking. Whether he's reading the New York Post or just watching a game, Mike is constantly digesting Yankees information and putting it into written form with his monthly column.

Tony Swartz
The voiceover talent for Yankee Fan Club Radio, Tony has worked with Ty and Uncle Joe to give the broadcast a touch of nostalgia with his prolific voice, which has been compared by many to that of Yankee commentator John Sterling. A continuing supporter of the program, Tony has produced countless "A Season In Time" pieces for Yankee Fan Club Radio, spot-shadowing some of the greatest years in Yankees history. In addition to his fine work for the radio program, Tony's efforts to improve quality of life for the visually impaired have been truly admirable and should not go unmentioned.

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