Tony Cruise is a 46-year radio veteran from Louisville, Kentucky, with a distinguished career in broadcasting and sports journalism.
A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University in 1982, Tony began his radio career working at WEKY, WIRV, WXLN, WZKS, and WHAS. He joined the legendary WHAS Radio in October 1992 and spent more than three decades with the station before retiring in May 2025.
During his tenure at WHAS, Tony served as host of Sportstalk 84 for nine years, interviewing some of the most respected figures in sports, including Denny Crum, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and Joe B. Hall. He also co-hosted The Joe B. and Denny Show for several years. His interviews extended to national sports legends such as Tommy Lasorda, Gary Player, and Wil Wolford, among many others.
Tony’s extensive sports coverage includes reporting on 32 Kentucky Derbies, multiple trainers and jockeys, two PGA Championships, and one PGA Senior Championship. In recognition of his excellence, he was named Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association in both 2001 and 2003.
In 2004, Tony became the Morning Drive Anchor at WHAS, a role he held until his retirement in May 2025.
Tony has been married for nearly 45 years to his college sweetheart, Penny. They have two sons, Clay and Samuel, and are proud grandparents to four grandsons.
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| Saturday | 10:00am - 02:00pm | Middays |
