Meet Ronnie Duncan
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Birthday: October 14
Year hired at WAAY: April 5, 2010
Family, kids and siblings: Yvonne-Wife, 3 adult children , 2 sisters
Family Pets: None
Hobbies: Writing and fitness routines-running and weights and conditioning training
Alma Mater: Morgan State University- Baltimore, Maryland
Most memorable interview or story: interviewing former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson after his infamous ear biting episode with Evander Holyfield in Las Vegas. I eventually helped to convince Tyson to apologize a few days later for his bizarre behavior. Also, In 2002, I worked on location as ringside reporter for Showtime Championship Boxing in San Juan Puerto Rico.
Role model: The late and great Paul Robeson for his courage and intelligence to overcome so many political and social agendas of his time. An All American in Football, Basketball and Track ...Rhode Scholar and Opera Singer ,Actor and Social Activist.
Favorite food: I love Seafood and Maryland Crabcakes
Favorite sports team and why: The Baltimore Orioles and the Indianapolis Colts
Favorite musician: Anita Baker
Star Sign: Libra
Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda
First TV appearance: Romper Room with Ms Sally (1963 WMAR IN Baltimore) **1st TV Sportscasting Job WJZ in Baltimore, Maryland where I worked with Oprah Winfrey in 1983)
Your dream job: Working for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Favorite TV show – movie: Dancing with the Stars
Why you like working in the Tennessee Valley and WAAY: Because the people are genuine and special ....the degree of diversity among the various culture of old Alabama and new Alabama inspires the true American Dream.
Community Involvement: Muscular Dystrophy Association, NAACP, Feeding the Hungry, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, American Heart Association, Children's Miracle Network and the United Negro College Fund.
Contact Ronnie: Email
Hairstyle provided by: Rooster's at Providence
