Philadelphia sports radio broadcaster Howard Eskin has been banned from Citizens Bank Park until the end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ season due to an incident involving an unwelcome advance towards an Aramark employee. The employee reported that Eskin, 73, had given her an unwanted kiss at the ballpark in May, which led to an investigation by Aramark, the food service provider for the stadium.
Aramark confirmed the employee’s allegations and worked with Audacy, Eskin’s employer, and the Phillies to ensure the safety and protection of all Aramark employees at the ballpark. Audacy conducted its own investigation, acknowledged the incident, and took action to address the matter. The Phillies expressed their support for Audacy’s decision to suspend Eskin from Citizens Bank Park.
Eskin will continue to appear on-air for his regular radio show despite being banned from the ballpark. Known for his outspoken personality, Eskin has been a fixture in Philadelphia sports media since the mid-1980s when he joined WIP, the city’s leading sports radio station. He has hosted thousands of sports radio programs and is a familiar voice to Eagles fans as a reporter for their broadcasts.
The future of Eskin on WIP remains unclear following this incident; however, he has continued hosting his Saturday radio show since it occurred. The broadcaster has not commented publicly on the situation following news of his suspension from Citizens Bank Park.