Terry Boers, the wry and often blunt voice who helped define Chicago sports radio for more than two decades, has died at 75. A founding on-air presence at 670 The Score, Boers became a fixture for listeners as one half of the long-running afternoon show Boers & Bernstein.
Station statement
670 The Score confirmed Boers' death in a post on X. Operations director Mitch Rosen said, "Terry Boers passed away today surrounded by loved ones." Rosen also noted that the family has requested privacy, that there will not be a funeral, and that the station plans to celebrate Boers' life on the air next week, according to CBS Chicago.
Score original
Boers was one of the original hosts when The Score debuted in January 1992, and he stayed with the station as it bounced around the dial before settling at AM 670. He helped shape the loose, conversational, and opinion-heavy style that would become the station's calling card and a staple of Chicago sports talk, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
From newspapers to radio
Before he ever cracked a mic, Boers spent roughly two decades in newspapers, including a run as a sports columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times. He retired from daily hosting in January 2017 after a 25-year tenure at The Score, closing a career that started in print and evolved into a defining voice on the air, according to CBS Chicago.
Afternoon drive and "Who Ya Crappin'?"
Boers is perhaps best remembered for his pairing with Dan Bernstein on the Boers & Bernstein afternoon drive show, which aired from Aug. 16, 1999, through Dec. 22, 2016. The program popularized the call-in bit "Who Ya Crappin'?" in which listeners would dial in to call out perceived hypocrisy in sports coverage, per the Chicago Sun-Times.
Colleagues and the city react
After the announcement of his death, tributes and old photos poured in online from former co-workers and listeners, and the station shared memorial posts across its social channels. Industry outlets pulled together many of those messages and images as Chicago radio figures and fans mourned Boers' passing, according to Barrett Media.
Boers' blend of caustic wit and genuine warmth made him both a mentor and a touchstone for a generation of Chicago broadcasters. The planned on-air celebration is set to give colleagues and listeners a shared moment to remember his voice and the shows he helped define.
