Ryan Recker

Pittsburgh

News Anchor and Sports Reporter at WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

Morning News Anchor at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh native Robert Morris University graduate

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Reliving history: Bat boy recalls witnessing Mazeroski's legendary World Series homer

3 weeks ago | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

On the morning of October 13, 1960, Pirates bat boy Bob Recker went through his normal game day routine. You take the streetcar from Bellevue downtown, get on the streetcar, take it out to Oakland, and you get there and you straighten up, get the bats out on the field, maybe *** *** few balls. It was *** dream job for *** 16 year old kid who on that day wound up with *** front row seat for sports history. My back right there. I know that for sure. As seen on this iconic picture.
What it would take to sell the Pirates: The process of selling a team

Nov 20, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

You've most likely seen the signs around Pittsburgh. Big billboards calling for Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting to "SELL THE TEAM." But what would happen if Nutting decided to sell? Once a franchise is put on the market, the organization will solicit bids and then select a buyer, but that doesn't make things official. The next step involves Major League Baseball's ownership committee researching and analyzing the prospective buyer before submitting it to league owners for a vote.
First low-vision tennis courts in US now open at Allegheny County parks

Jul 16, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

GOV. THE FIRST LOW VISION TENNIS COURTS IN THE COUNTRY CAN BE FOUND AT FOUR PARKS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOYCE PARK, NORTH PARK, SOUTH PARK AND SETTLER’S CABIN. THESE COURTS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE ATHLETES WITH LOW VISION AS WELL AS FULLY SIGHTED PLAYERS.
Hempfield grad Bridget Williams qualifies for Olympics in pole vault

Jul 1, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

IS GOING TO BE FREE ALL DAY ON THE FOURTH. ANOTHER LOCAL ATHLETE HAS EARNED A TRIP TO THE SUMMER OLYMPICS IN PARIS. ON SUNDAY, HEMPFIELD GRADUATE BRIDGET WILLIAMS QUALIFIED BY WINNING THE WOMEN’S POLE VAULT EVENT AT THE U.S. TRIALS IN OREGON.
Russell Wilson's foundation announces $50,000 gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pa.

Jun 12, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

THE WINNERS HAVE ONE YEAR TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE. STEEL QUARTERBACK RUSSELL WILSON IS SHOWING HIS COMMITMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY YESTERDAY HE WAS AT -- HOUSE OF SPORT IN ROSS TOWNSHIP TO ANNOUNCE A $50,000 GIFT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FROM HIS NONPROFIT, WHY NOT YOU? FOUNDATION. I THINK THE BEST THING THAT WE CAN DO AS A FOUNDATION, WHEN A NEW FOUNDATION IS JUST DEDICATE OUR TIME AND OUR RESOURCES TO AMAZING KIDS LIKE THIS.
Scratch-off lottery ticket in Armstrong County wins $1 million

May 29, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

MILLION SCRATCH OFF LOTTERY TICKET WILL BE SOLD AT THE RATTIE OIL CORPORATION ON BUFFALO STREET IN FREEPORT, ARMSTRONG COUNTY. AND WITH THAT, THE STORE WILL RECEIVE A $5,000 BONUS. ALSO NEW THIS MORNING, A $500,000 WINNING CASH FIVE JACKPOT TICKET WAS SOLD IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY AT CAMPBELL’S SERVICE CENTER ON CLAY PIKE IN NORTH HUNTINGTON.
4 The Record: Pittsburgh Marathon

May 5, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

WELCOME TO. FOR THE RECORD, I’M RYAN RECKER IT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR HERE. LOCALLY, THE PITTSBURGH MARATHON. IT ATTRACTS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. AND THIS MORNING WE’RE INTRODUCING YOU TO THREE INSPIRED PARTICIPANTS. FROM THE 26.2 MILE MARATHON TO THE TODDLER TROT. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE PACKED INTO PITTSBURGH THIS WEEKEND. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE A TEENAGER LIVING WITH NEURO FIBROMATOSIS. THEY JUST SAID, GO DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.
CHRONICLE: After-dark nostalgia with Pittsburgh's drive-ins

Mar 27, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

A moviegoing tradition is being kept alive after dark in Pittsburgh. Anchor Ryan Recker visited two local drive-ins to show how they've stayed alive, and even thrived, for generations. A moviegoing tradition is being kept alive after dark in Pittsburgh. Anchor Ryan Recker visited two local drive-ins to show how they've stayed alive, and even thrived, for generations.
CHRONICLE: Pittsburgh's all-night gym rats

Mar 27, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

FITNESS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. DEFINITELY A VIBE TO BEING A NIGHT OWL IN THE GYM. JUST BECAUSE THE SUN HAS GONE DOWN DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T GET IN A GOOD WORKOUT. THE POPULARITY OF 24 OVER SEVEN GYMS HAS BEEN GROWING IN RECENT YEARS. CHRONICLE VISITS THE ANYTIME FITNESS IN HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP TO LEARN MORE. ABOUT THIS TREND. SOME PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKE NIGHT OWLS AND NOCTURNAL, SO IF THEY WORK OUT LATE AT NIGHT, THEY MIGHT SLEEP A LITTLE BIT BETTER.
CHRONICLE: How can PPG Paints Arena switch from basketball to hockey?

Mar 27, 2024 | wtae.com | Ryan Recker

HOCKEY. AS THE FINAL HORN SOUNDS AT PPG PAINTS ARENA FOR FANS, HEAD FOR THE EXITS PLAYERS AND COACHES HEAD FOR THE LOCKER ROOMS AS THE NIGHT IS OVER. THAT IS, EXCEPT FOR A SMALL GROUP OF OTHERS WHO’S NIGHT AND WORK IS JUST BEGINNING. IT’S JUST AFTER 9 P.M. AND THE MISSION ON THIS PARTICULAR NIGHT IS TO TRANSITION FROM A BASKETBALL COURT TO A HOCKEY RINK FOR A 1 P.M. PENGUINS GAME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE ICE HAVE TO BE READY BY 730 8:00. TIME IS TICKING FOR A TEAM OF AROUND 20 PEOPLE.