Anthony Roberts, UnsplashFACESAfter 25 years Joe Benigno announces retirement from WFAN by Nicholas Durst October 28, 2020 From caller to drive-time host, the dream run will come to an end for Joe Benigno on November 6, 2020 when he officially starts his retirement, paving the way for Craig Carton’s return to WFAN to team with Evan Roberts, which could be as soon as November 9th.Joe Benigno announced his retirement from full-time work at WFAN at the start of his afternoon drive time show on Wednesday, saying, “This is it for me. I definitely will be retiring, leaving the station.” Joe plans to head to Florida in retirement and play a lot of golf.“It’s time, as far as my situation is concerned,” he said shortly after 2 p.m. “It’s time to go for me. I don’t think there’s any question about it. What else can you say? It’s been a great run.”He partnered with Roberts for 14 years and was at WFAN 25 years overall after previously having been a fan and caller. Of course Joe pointed out that none of his teams have won a championship since he has been on air.“Twenty-five years on the air, and not one of my teams won a championship,” he said, referring to the Jets, Mets, Knicks and Rangers.Joe is just as beloved by both callers and everyone within the WFAN family past and present. Take a look at some tweets congratulating Joe on an amazing career.I knew this day would eventually come…it has been an absolute honor to listen and then have the privilege of working with the great Joe Benigno for the last 14 years. Great host, great man I will absolutely miss working with him.— Evan Roberts (@EvanRobertsWFAN) October 28, 2020Legend forever pic.twitter.com/mvU5nj1lht— Evan Roberts (@EvanRobertsWFAN) October 29, 2020Hit em straight Joe B. Just like you did for the last 25 years. Proud to have shared the studio and the airwaves with you. #allthelove pic.twitter.com/ViZOqFu6nS— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) October 28, 2020Joe Benigno is one of my favorite people on earth and he deserves every bit of the praise he’s going to get today. I will miss him on the air dearly.— Gregg Giannotti (@GioWFAN) October 28, 2020Congrats to Joe Benigno on a great career! I owe Joe so much for my career! I did updates for Joe's overnight show for 2 years in the mid 90s. He brought me in all the time. For a kid breaking in it meant the world! Thanks Joe! Good luck my friend! #oneofthegreats— Don La Greca (@DonLagreca) October 28, 2020 Post Views: 80The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsNicholas DurstNicholas Durst is a sports media professional who has worked as an on-air personality and producer with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Bleacher Report, MSG Networks, WFAN Radio and MTV. He has experience in TV, radio, social/digital media, short-form and live video across sports and entertainment. He is also a NCAA Division II broadcaster for CSI SportsNet. Nicholas hosts You Know I'm Right, right here on InTheZone.io. Follow him on twitter @Nick_DurstLatest posts by Nicholas Durst (see all) You Know I’m Right, Episode 90: Actor Scott Patterson (Audio/Video) - March 3, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 89: MLB.com’s Sarah Langs (Audio) - March 1, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 88: Turk Wendell, Former New York Mets Pitcher (Audio/Video) - February 26, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 87: Jay Horwitz Of The New York Mets (Audio/Video) - February 24, 2021 Related TopicsbroadcastingJoe Benignojoe benigno retirementjoe benigno wfannyny sports radioradio broadcastretirementsports broadcastingsports radioWFAN Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020More in FACES You Know I’m Right, Episode 90: Actor Scott Patterson (Audio/Video)On the 90th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Jackie Daly chats with Sean Conley: Former NFL kicker and author of “The Point After”Welcome to the second installment in my Cozy Book Corner! If you missed the... Patrick Mahomes Welcomes First Child With Fiancee Brittany MatthewsPatrick Mahomes Love Life: Patrick Mahomes was drafted into the NFL in 2017 and... Who is The Greatest Athlete: Serena Williams or Tom Brady?Is Serena Williams or Tom Brady The Best Athlete?: There is a debate about... Lucie Kaas Honors Muhammad Ali With New Kokeshi Doll NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Hates Mets Fans… well at least the new owner?