RIP: 1010 WINS News Editor Fred Hornby

Beloved morning drive alum was 76.

Among the many distinctions held by Fred Hornby was this rather incredible professional duality: respected pro wrestling historian and respected AM radio newsman.

Today, in the wake of Hornby’s passing Wednesday at the age of 76, Canadian website SLAM! Wrestling has put together some fond memories. From Steve Johnson and Greg Oliver’s tribute:

Even if you weren’t a wrestling fan in the New York area, chances are you knew Hornby’s name from his long career in radio news, especially as morning drive editor at WINS-AM.

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