John Filippelli

John J. Filippelli (born April 19, 1951) is an American sports television executive and producer based in New York City.

Early life and education John J. Filippelli, commonly known as "Flip," was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rose Mary and John Filippelli. He has one younger brother. Filippelli's father operated a bar called Doubles, located near Ebbets Field, the home stadium of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Raised in a neighborhood where baseball players lived and socialized, Filippelli was exposed to the sport from a young age. He began his career in baseball at 16, working as a vendor at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Filippelli was also involved in the development and production of several original programs, including:

"Yankeeography," a multi-part documentary series chronicling notable figures and seasons in Yankee history "Center Stage" with Michael Kay, a studio interview program Live simulcasts of WFAN Radio's drive-time show "Mike and the Mad Dog" and ESPN New York Radio's "The Michael Kay Show"

In February 2025 Filippelli transitioned to become senior advisor at the YES Network after 23 years with the company.

Board Member Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center (Appointed 2026) Source:

Awards

2014 - Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College in New York. 2017 - Inducted into the Silver Circle by the board of governors of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter, in recognition of his long and meritorious service in the television industry. 2018 - Humanitarian Award from The Yogi Berra Museum 2018 - Awarded Honorary Board member member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation after serving for seven years. 2021 - Inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in New York City, an organization that recognizes individuals for their contributions to the sports broadcasting industry. 2023 - National Honoree of the Greenwich Old Timers Athletic Association. 2025 - Governors’ Award from New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2026 - New York Yankees Yes Network Lifetime Achievement Award

Personal life Filippelli and his wife, Virginia, were married in 1981. They have two sons.