Born Name:  Edward Gudonis

Born Date:  May 29, 1953

Born Place:  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Died Date:  September 8, 2021

Died Place:  Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Occupations:  Radio host, comedian, actor, writer

Brief Biography:  Big Daddy Graham was a legendary Philadelphia entertainer known for his multi-decade career as a sports radio host on 94WIP, a stand-up comedian, and a prolific writer. He was a local icon who combined his "rowhome mentality" with an encyclopedic knowledge of sports, music, and movies.

Career Highlights:
Radio: Spent over 20 years as the overnight host on 94WIP-FM, where he became a companion for "graveyard shifters".
Comedy: A veteran stand-up comic for 35+ years, he frequently performed at the Borgata in Atlantic City and toured with the "Two Funny Philly Guys" duo.
Author: Co-authored the best-selling The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists with Glen Macnow and wrote Last Call, a poignant book about his father.
Recording Artist: Known for satirical songs like "Nuns!" and "Let's Call In Sick," which became a staple on radio stations nationwide.

Community Impact:
Voted Philadelphia's funniest comedian 15 times and remembered as a "gem of a man" by colleagues.

Key Fact:
Despite his public "regular guy" persona, he was considered a "Renaissance man" with deep expertise in the arts and rock history.