R.I.P.: Greg Mace, Mid-State PA Sportscaster

Greg Mace

WHTM abc27 Sports Director Gregg Mace died Saturday at the age of 65.

Mace started his career at abc27 in 1979 as the station’s first weekend sports anchor. He would soon become the station’s sports director where he remained for the next 40 years.

During his career, Gregg produced first class coverage of everything from Penn State bowl games to spring training. He covered Super Bowls, National Championships and World Series titles. As a native of Baltimore, Gregg never missed an Orioles’ home opener for 54 years.

Gregg was the first in the Midstate to produce a half-hour Friday Night Football show which later expanded to the Midstate’s first 45 minute Friday Night Football show. He was dedicated to covering high school sports of every variety.