Wolff was known to be a wise, thoughtful, sharp, funny, and incredibly smart person who was loved by many. His family has urged people to remember never to give up on their dreams, as Wolff himself never did, even after so many of them had come true.
Wolff was a Harvard baseball player who spent two years in the Tigers’ farm system in the 1970s. However, he eventually became a renaissance man who was a broadcaster, a book editor, and a psychology coach. Wolff did broadcasting work for MSG and ESPN beginning in the 1980s and his run at “The Sports Edge” on WFAN began in 1998.
Many people who knew him have expressed their sadness at his passing. Legendary former WFAN host Mike Francesa tweeted his condolences, saying, “Very sad news to hear about the passing of Rick Wolff…he was every inch a gentleman. He will be missed.” Chris Carlin, another former WFAN host, tweeted that Wolff was an exceptionally kind man and sent his deepest condolences to Wolff’s family and friends. Fellow former WFAN host Marc Malusis also expressed his sadness, saying that Wolff was a great guy and that his focus on youth sports on WFAN on Sunday mornings was fantastic to listen to.
Aside from his work as a broadcaster, Wolff also worked as a book publisher. He edited several books, including Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” which spent seven years on The New York Times bestseller list; “Straight from the Gut” by Jack Welch; “Leading with the Heart” by Mike Krzyzewski; “Call Me Ted” by Ted Turner; and “How I Play Golf” by Tiger Woods. Wolff also wrote 18 books of his own.
Wolff is survived by his wife, Trish, three adult children, their spouses, and three grandchildren. Wolff’s father, Bob Wolff, was a longtime broadcaster who was honored by the Basketball and Baseball Halls of Fame. The elder Wolff spent time calling Knicks and Rangers games and called the national broadcast of Don Larsen’s perfect game for the Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1956 World Series and the Giants-Colts 1958 NFL Championship Game that has been called “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”
The passing of Rick Wolff is a great loss to the sports world and to those who knew him. His legacy will continue to live on through his work as a broadcaster, book editor, and author, as well as through the memories of those whose lives he touched.
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