Mike Trivisonno Biography – Mike Trivisonno Wiki
Mike Trivisonno was an American radio broadcaster, known for hosting his own self-titled afternoon talk show on Cleveland radio station WTAM AM 1100. He was popularly referred to simply as “Triv” by callers and the Cleveland media. He was a caller before going into radio. He started his radio career in 1986.
He was a frequent caller on the Sportsline radio show on WTAM AM 1100. The show was hosted by the acerbic Pete Franklin and dealt with Cleveland sports. Franklin, who would typically cut off most callers, started giving “Mike from Mayfield” some latitude due to knowledgeable commentary, particularly regarding the Cleveland Browns. Franklin started mockingly referring to Trivisonno as “Mr. Know It All,” a moniker he would carry into his own radio career.
In the end, Trivisonno started his own broadcasting career in 1987, working for a time at WNCX, commenting on sports (particularly boxing), and becoming a full-time personality from 1989–1992.
He started hosting Sportsline on WWWE in 1994. At first, the show aired from 6-11 p.m. The show did well in the ratings, even though it was usually up against Cleveland Indians games on WKNR. It did so well, the decision was made to put Trivisonno in afternoon drive-time (under the Sportsline banner until 1998; under his own name since) ultimately leaving Sportsline to other hosts. Throughout the program’s history, The Mike Trivisonno Show was usually either first or second in ratings in its time slot in the market.
His show had been initially dedicated mostly to sports, but over time became a forum for discussing sports, politics, local issues, current events, or whatever else was on his mind at the time. He discusses topics, frequently arguing, with listeners who called into the show and/or with his various producers and sidekicks that worked alongside him.
His popularity and high ratings led him to be ranked numerous times among Talkers Magazine’s “Heavy Hundred”, including most recently in 2015 when he came in at #72. He was also a nominee for the Large Market Personality of the Year Marconi Award in 2010. He was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, and went to study at Mayfield High School in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs.
Mike Trivisonno Age
He was born on September 20, 1949, in East Cleveland, Ohio, United States, and died on October 28, 2021. He was 74.
Mike Trivisonno Wife
Until his death on October 28, 2021, he was married to his wife Tami on April 1, 2011, in Las Vegas. Tami was his girlfriend. Before that, he was married to his high school sweetheart Linda (née Conforto), who died of lung and brain cancer in 2009, at age 61. The couple has three children.
Mike Trivisonno Children
He had three biological children and one stepchild. With his first wife Linda, he had two sons and a daughter, Michael Jr., Michelle, Anthony, and two grandchildren. He also has a stepson Colin from his second marriage. His son, Michael Jr. owns an upscale restaurant called Trivs in suburban Strongsville, Ohio.
Mike Trivisonno Family
He has a brother, Gary, a golfer, who was also a radio personality on WTAM, hosting a weekly golf show.
Mike Trivisonno Death
He died unexpectedly on October 28, 2021, when he was 74 years old. Lyndhurst police said he was taken from his home to a nearby hospital following a medical incident around noon on Thursday, October 28, 2021. His colleagues told 19 News he passed away within 30 minutes. His death was announced from the station and on their Facebook page. Trivisonno’s co-workers at WTAM are hosting an on-air tribute to him.
“Please grant us some grace as this is the most difficult show that we will ever do,” said Executive Producer Carmen Angelo.
His colleagues and fans paid tribute to him in various ways. “He was more than that person that would go and turn on the microphone and make you laugh because he was also that person that would teach you about life,” said Trivisonno’s coworker, Ratto.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 and had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He repeatedly stated on air that he was vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mike Trivisonno Cause of Death
He died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 28, 2021, when he was 74 years old. A cause of death was not given.
