Philadelphia radio veteran and 76ers public address announcer Matt Cord will return to 93.3 WMMR to take over as midday host on Dec. 1, station owner Beasley Media Group announced Monday. He will fill the vacancy left by beloved disc jockey Pierre Robert, who died last month.

Cord, now the morning host at sister station 102.9 WMGK, vowed to honor the Robert's legacy in his new role. Robert was a host at WMMR for 44 years, spending most of that time on midday shows. He was found dead at his Gladwyne home on Oct. 29, prompting an outpouring of grief and joyful memories from longtime listeners.

“Although no one can step into those sparkling high-top Converse and fill them, I’ve known Pierre for 35 years,” Cord said. "... I promise to carry his amazing spirit into the studio bearing his na

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