It all ended on Aug. 15, 2008.

That was the day Mike Francesa opened the show confirming that after 19 years Mike and the Mad Dog were going their separate ways.

Tony, Chris Russo's father, then called in to the show.

“This show will be thought of for the rest of my life, and I want to wish you the best of luck to your family and to your friends,” he told Francesa. “One thing I want to ask you: Can I call you at any time?”

“You’re killing me, Tony,” Francesa responded. “Yes, yes, any time, Tony.”

It all ended on Aug. 15, 2008.
That was the day Mike Francesa opened the show confirming that after 19 years Mike and the Mad Dog were going their separate ways.
Tony, Chris Russo's father, then called in to the show.
&ldquo;This show will be thought of for the rest of my life, and I want to wish you the best of luck to your family and to your friends,&rdquo; he told Francesa. &ldquo;One thing I want to ask you: Can I call you at any time?&rdquo;
&ldquo;You&rsquo;re killing me, Tony,&rdquo; Francesa responded. &ldquo;Yes, yes, any time, Tony.&rdquo;

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Last Show: Emotional Call From Tony Russo

Johnny Vander Meer remains the only pitcher in MLB history to throw two straight no-hitters in consecutive starts. As John Means attempts to tie that feat in Queens on Tuesday, we resurface an old interview with Mike, Chris, and Vander Meer from 1996.

Johnny Vander Meer remains the only pitcher in MLB history to throw two straight no-hitters in consecutive starts. As John Means attempts to tie that feat in Queens on Tuesday, we resurface an old interview with Mike, Chris, and Vander Meer from 1996.

Classic Mike & The Mad Dog: Johnny Vander Meer, 5/21/96

Then-Mets general manager Omar Minaya appeared on "Mike and the Mad Dog" on Jan. 25, 2006, just as the back pages were accusing him of showing preference toward signing Latino players.

“I understand when you’re the first Hispanic general manager, there are going to be people that are going to look at everything that you do and try to analyze it or try to say, ‘He’s doing this because of that,'” Minaya said. “The fact is growing up in New York City, I never think about race.

“The New York Mets, what we’re trying to do as an organization is put the best team on the field.”

Then-Mets general manager Omar Minaya appeared on "Mike and the Mad Dog" on Jan. 25, 2006, just as the back pages were accusing him of showing preference toward signing Latino players.
&ldquo;I understand when you&rsquo;re the first Hispanic general manager, there are going to be people that are going to look at everything that you do and try to analyze it or try to say, &lsquo;He&rsquo;s doing this because of that,'&rdquo; Minaya said. &ldquo;The fact is growing up in New York City, I never think about race.
&ldquo;The New York Mets, what we&rsquo;re trying to do as an organization is put the best team on the field.&rdquo;

A 2006 Interview With Omar Minaya

Boomer Esiason and Dan Reeves were among the parade of big-name guests to wish the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show a happy 10th anniversary in November 1999.

At the time, Reeves was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, who were struggling a year after reaching their first Super Bowl, and Esiason was the color commentator for “Monday Night Football.”

Boomer Esiason and Dan Reeves were among the parade of big-name guests to wish the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show a happy 10th anniversary in November 1999.
At the time, Reeves was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, who were struggling a year after reaching their first Super Bowl, and Esiason was the color commentator for &ldquo;Monday Night Football.&rdquo;

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