Chip Cipolla Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Frank 'Chip' Cipolla was a notable American radio announcer born on August 24, 1926, in the Bronx. He was recognized for his work with the New York Football Giants and other New York sports teams, contributing significantly to WNEW Radio for 19 years. Cipolla served as a color commentator and sports editor and gained fame as a street reporter during the Northeastern blackout of 1965. He had a pivotal role in broadcasting various professional sports, including baseball, hockey, and soccer, and was inducted into the Fordham University Athletics Hall of Fame before passing away on July 10, 1994.

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Meaning of the name - Chip

A small piece of something, especially wood

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August 24, 1926 Facts

Generation Group

Chip Cipolla belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: The Bronx

Place of Death: Lenox Hill Hospital

Cause of Death: cancer

Educated At: Fordham University

Occupation: radio personality

Children: Nancy Lynn Cipolla (Harrington)

Employers: WNEW Radio | New York Football Giants | New York Mets | New York Rangers | New Jersey Nets | New York Cosmos

Awards Received: Inducted into the Fordham University Athletics Hall of Fame (1981)

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.