Quick Info
| Profession | Radio personality; Philadelphia 76ers public address announcer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA |
Latest News about Matt Cord
16/09/2026
Reports indicated that Matt Cord would return for a final season after earlier retirement plans, while still intending to step down after the season. The coverage highlighted that he remained the Sixers' arena voice for the current season while his long-term departure from the role stayed in place.
11/03/2026
Matt Cord announced that he would retire as the Philadelphia 76ers public address announcer at the end of the 2025-26 season after 28 years in the role. The announcement confirmed that his final season with the team would conclude a long run that began in 1998.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Longtime Philadelphia radio host and the in-arena voice of the Philadelphia 76ers |
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| Career span | Active in radio since 1988; 76ers PA announcer since 1998 |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
Career
| Radio | Worked in radio in Long Island before moving to Philadelphia; has hosted on stations including WMMR and WMGK |
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| Sports announcing | Became the Philadelphia 76ers public address announcer in 1998 |
| Other work | Voice featured in NBA 2K games; also worked as a correspondent and station host |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/MattyCord |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started his career in radio in 1988. | |
| 2. Became the Sixers PA announcer after first working with the Philadelphia Wings. | |
| 3. Has been associated with Philadelphia sports and rock radio for decades. |