Chicago Sports Columnist Terry Boers Dies at 75

Boers was a longtime fixture on local sports radio and recently published a memoir.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:39am

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Terry Boers, a prominent Chicago sports columnist who became a fixture on local sports radio, passed away on Friday at the age of 75. Boers had recently published a memoir titled "The Score of a Lifetime: 25 Years Talking Chicago Sports" and was interviewed about it on WGN Radio in 2017 and 2018.

Why it matters

Boers was a beloved and respected voice in Chicago sports media for decades, known for his insightful commentary and passion for the city's teams. His passing marks the end of an era for Chicago sports fans who grew up listening to Boers on the radio.

The details

Boers spent much of his career as a sports columnist, writing for publications like the Chicago Sun-Times. He later transitioned to sports radio, becoming a fixture on WGN Radio where he discussed Chicago's professional and college sports teams for over 25 years. Boers recently published a memoir reflecting on his long career covering the city's sports landscape.

  • Terry Boers passed away on Friday, January 27, 2026.
  • Boers published his memoir "The Score of a Lifetime: 25 Years Talking Chicago Sports" in 2017.
  • Boers was interviewed about his memoir on WGN Radio in December 2017 and April 2018.

The players

Terry Boers

A longtime Chicago sports columnist who became a fixture on local sports radio, known for his insightful commentary and passion for the city's teams.

Justin Kaufmann

A WGN Radio host who interviewed Boers about his memoir in December 2017.

Adam Hoge

A WGN Radio host who interviewed Boers about his memoir in April 2018.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Terry Boers' passing marks the end of an era for Chicago sports fans who grew up listening to his insightful and passionate commentary on the city's teams. His memoir provided a unique look back at his long career covering the local sports landscape.