Cool Throwback Trading Cards of Matt Cord and Kathy Romano From The 2007-08 76ers Season

Have you ever wanted your very own trading card?

Well, I have been lucky enough to have my face on my very own trading card thanks to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Some will say it would be a lot cooler if I were a professional athlete and had my own trading card, but I’ll take what I can get.

Here’s a throwback to the 2007-2008 Sixers season and my trading card for that year.

Not only did I get my own trading card, but so did a familiar face — Kathy Romano.

Most of you now know Kathy from The Preston and Steve Show on WMMR, but she also used to work with the 76ers as well.

In fact, back in the day, she was the in-arena host down at what is now known as the Wells Fargo Center for the 76ers.

Kathy was incredible at her job with the Sixers, and she was a huge favorite amongst fans and players alike!

That’s probably why the back of her trading card is filled with a ton of good stuff!

She definitely has me beat!

Kathy and I actually used to do a show together for the Sixers called Courtside Live.

We would do it on the court before each game, and we would interview players, halftime acts, and even event staff personnel.

It was awesome working with Kathy in that capacity.

These days, Christian Crosby has taken over as the in-arena host for the 76ers, and he is easily the best in the NBA.

He does a fantastic job and was even recognized by the league for it as he was selected to be the host of the NBA All-Star Game.

Check out the trading cards below, and let me know what you think!

Crazy to think that my 11th year as the public address announcer for the Sixers was already 16 years ago! 

The 2024 MGK-9 Dog Fest was a huge success!

I often ask myself, “What is the greatest combination of things in the world,” and oftentimes it comes down to two things — dogs and music.

Well, this weekend, I got to combine the two, and it added up to an amazing day.

A little tunes provided by MGK, dogs galore, and a great spring day.

What more could you ask for?

Just like in years past, the 2024 MGK-9 Dog Fest was held over the weekend at Green Lake Park in Towamencin Township.

For those unfamiliar, Towamencin Township is in Upper Montgomery County.

The MGK-9 Dog Fest continues to be a great event that we do on a yearly basis here at MGK.

The whole purpose of the event is to help support animal shelters and rescues all over the Delaware Valley.

So a bunch of people come out and set up tents where people can go and get information and how to support each cause.

Plus, a ton of food and drink vendors come out, so the crowd doesn’t go hungry.

Oh, and how could I forget the best part?

A ton of listeners and great people come out, with their four-legged friends to enjoy the event!

This year I got to host the Simon Says Contest with dog owners and their dogs.

I have to say, we had some pretty obedient dogs this year.

They listened to pretty much every command — it was incredible.

I want to send a big thank you to our leaders Eric Johnson and Kara Lester, who made everything work like magic at this year’s MGK-9 Dog Fest.

Funnily enough, I came really, really close to adopting a puppy, but my wife’s voice kept ringing in my ear, “Don’t you dare!”

Well, there’s always next year!

Looks like I have some convincing to do, and if you missed it, hopefully, I’ll see you at next year’s MGK-9 Dog Fest!

I thought the MGK-9 Dog Fest was strictly for dogs, but it looks like a lion made its way to the event. What a funny dog costume.

Not only did a lion make an appearance, but apparently a peacock did as well! I felt like I was at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Our leader here at MGK, Eric Johnson. He was chatting it up with an MGK listener named Paul.

Look at these beauties. There were so many great looking dogs at the event.

Even when the weather is not the best, our listeners still show up. Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the MGK-9 Dog Fest despite the weather.

Bonnie and her Dynamo Dogs. They put on a fun show every year at the event. So talented.

Rita's was nice enough to come out to the event. What is your favorite flavor of water ice?

Embers was one of the vendors at the event. They have some of the best barbecue food around.

Crooked Eye Brewing provided some adult beverages at the event. They have some great beer.

If you have never had a Mr. Sticky's sticky bun, then you are missing out. Just writing about it has me craving one.

The famous MGK Tent. Whenever you see this you know some good tunes are around. Maybe some swag too!