Husband, Dad, Northwestern Alum, Sports Director for WBZ TV in Boston, the best sports city in the world.
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Patriots QB Mac Jones visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South in Brockton where he was fabulous with the kids. #WBZ
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Patriots QB Mac Jones donated one hundred thousand dollars to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro South in Brockton. #WBZ
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Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi passed away from cancer peacefully overnight with his family by his side.
Way to finish strong Jim. Rest in peace my friend. We love you. #WBZ
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Tom Brady! It doesn’t get any better!!! Enough said. #WBZ
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What a privilege to cover Bill Belichick, for 24 years. It was an historic run and I want to thank him. Robert Kraft and Bill handled the press conference with total class. #WBZ
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Alright this is a little weird. My brother Paul Burton and daughter Kayla reporting live from Foxboro at the same time. #WBZ
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Sources have confirmed to WBZ Sports that Celtics star Jaylen Brown missed practice this week to be with his mother after a break-in at her home in Wellesley. The latest on WBZ News at 11.
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Our hearts and prayers are with the Hoyt family. Rick passed away in his sleep this morning at the age of 61. We were just all together on Thursday. This family is truly special. #WBZ
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Done deal. The Patriots have just re-signed tight end Ben Watson. #WBZ
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I love kids who get it, and what the big picture is all about. #sportsmanship
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My life flashed before my eyes when an alligator and a crocodile met. Tune in Sunday night on Sports Final. #WBZ
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Devin McCourty and his beautiful family on retirement day. #WBZ
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Patriots Defensive Tackle Lawrence Guy is the winner of the Patriots 2021 Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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Welcome to the TD Garden for game 1 of the NBA Finals. #WBZ
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Congratulations to Hunter Henry, the recipient of the 2025 Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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My heart and prayers go out to my main man and former Red Sox Pitcher Jim Corsi who is in the hospital battling liver cancer. May God bless him and his family. #WBZ
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Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones is the 2023 winner of The Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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Thank you Mayor Wu. I am extremely honored and deeply humbled to live in this city, and to work for WBZ for 30 years serving the best sports fans in the world. I love you all and God bless your families! #WBZ
Mayor Wu has declared August 7th as Steve Burton Day in the city of Boston. Steve has been with WBZ for an incredible 30 YEARS. From parade tosses to alligator wrestling - he’s been a staple in our community. Congrats, Steve!
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The entire Wakefield family needs to be surrounded with our love and prayers. This family is so special and has been through so much. #WBZ
Stacy Wakefield, widow of Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, dies cbsnews.com/boston/news/stac…
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Always remember what your grandfather Ron Burton taught you: “Give God the glory, be good to everyone and keep working”. Congratulations!
Veronica Burton helped the Valkyries make history as the first WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in their inaugural season.
Now, she's getting her flowers as the league's Most Improved Player 👏
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Thank you to my WBZ family and thank you Boston, the best sports city in the world! It has been one heck of a ride, and I look forward to many more. To all the New England fans, I love ya! #WBZ
This August marks the one and only Steve Burton's 25th anniversary at WBZ! We've seen him wrestle an alligator, throw footballs to @TomBrady, and cover 12 Boston championship titles. Congratulations, Steve! Share your favorite Steve moments below. #WBZ #WBZSports
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Just got word of a James Harrison sighting at Logan Airport this morning. Patriots Nation, that would be awesome. #WBZ
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Congratulations to Deatrich Wise JR, the winner of the Patriots 2022 Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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The Red Sox finished in last place last year. Alex Cora is the best manager in baseball and it’s not even close. #WBZ
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Thank you Stephon Gilmore, you just put my daughter on cloud 9. #WBZ
Congrats 2 Northwestern’s Veronica Burton on being named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
#earnednotgiven
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Jim Corsi is battling for his life. Let’s support him. #WBZ
'I'm At Peace,' Former Red Sox Pitcher Jim Corsi Shares Emotional Story Of Terminal Cancer Battle (via @STEVEBURTONWBZ - Longer version from Sports Final) boston.cbslocal.com/video/61…
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Mac Jones throwing to kids at The Boys & Girls Club of Metro South in Brockton. These kids had an absolute blast. #WBZ
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We lost one the most beloved members of Boston’s sports community. Jerry Remy has passed away after a long battle with cancer. May God Bless him and his family. #WBZ
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Welcome to Gillette Stadium where the Patriots take on the Eagles in the season opener on Tom Brady day. #WBZ
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Can’t thank Nate Solder, Matthew Slater, David Andrews, Devin McCourty and the Patriots front office staff enough for spending time with the kids at The Ron Burton Training Village. #WBZ
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Today is a special day! #WBZ
Absolutely love this. Dad and daughter. Kayla Burton running her 1st Boston Marathon and then joins her dad @steveburtonwbz on TV! @Kay_Breezy22 @bostonmarathon #BostonIsBack
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Our prayers are with you Mike. #WBZ
One year ago today I suffered a stroke. Thanks to the unyielding support of my family, friends, therapists, nurses and doctors we have made great strides. Plenty of work to be done but a heartfelt Thank You to all!
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David Ortiz has been inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame. #WBZ
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Mike Vrabel high-fiving the team into the locker room after a 33-27 patriots win over the Dolphins. #WBZ
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This means so much to me. Thanks Joe. I miss my dad. #WBZ
📹 Watch this tremendous video of @STEVEBURTONWBZ and his late father Ron Burton taking part in a Jimmy Fund event at @fenwaypark 25 years ago. It must've been shortly after Steve started at #WBZ
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I want to thank Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll for the Governor’s Citation in recognition of my 30 years at WBZ-TV.
What a day!
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Dick Hoyt, I will forever miss you. You can now run in heaven with your teammate Brian Lyons. RIP my friend. #WBZ
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I miss my dad, but he left our family this message: “Love others”!
Happy Birthday to Ron Burton. @austinburton_12 @Kay_Breezy22 @Veronicaab22 @ginni_burton @STEVEBURTONWBZ @NUFBFamily @NorthwesternU
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Congratulations to Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater, named the 2021 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner. #WBZ
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We are praying for Dec and may God bless your entire family. #WBZ
Sarah Wroblewski's 3-year-old son Declan undergoes successful brain cancer surgery #ThumbsUpForDec @sarahwroblewski @4cast4you cbsnews.com/boston/news/sara…
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Absolutely love this commercial. #WBZ
The greatest add in TV history.
Dunkin Donuts
Featuring Tom Brady, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and J Lo.
Incredible.
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Love this. TB12 still dead accurate! #WBZ
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He’s very wise and a leader of men! #WBZ
It’s a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally introduced at a press conference next week, a source tells ESPN.
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The Legend Bob Lobel back in studio. He’s the “Keeper of the Panic Button”
Celtic’s fans he hasn’t pushed it yet. #WBZ
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Very special player. Very special man! May God bless you and your family. #WBZ
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Stay humble and be good to everyone! #WBZ
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Down goes the #2 team in the country. At their place, Iowa. Keep working Austin, and stay humble, you got a long way to go. #WBZ
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Simply The Best! #WBZ
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File this under “We have it SO GOOD”. In less than 12 months:
-Red Sox World Series Champions
-New England Patriots Super Bowl Champions
-Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Final
Wow #WBZ
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Can not thank Dana Katz and the staff at Miltons The Store For Men enough for providing our young men at The Ron Burton Training Village with brand new suits for their graduation. #WBZ
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Ran into fan favorite Vince Wilfork in Frankfurt Germany. Hear what the Pats Hall of Famer has to say tonight on WBZ . #WBZ
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One of my favorite Patriots of all time, Gino Cappelletti has passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Cappelletti family. Truly special, RIP. #WBZ
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Just spoke with Jordan’s Furniture’s Eliot Tatelman. Ready for this?
“Rick Porcello’s one hitter last night would have been free furniture to 45,000 families, over $100,000,000.00. One pitch made the difference.”
WOW! #WBZ
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I absolutely love this! #WBZ
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Total class and a true leader. He will be successful wherever he goes. #WBZ
Leader. Competitor. Champion.
One of the best to do it, @dandrews61.
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Good luck to Doug Flutie running in today's Boston Marathon for The Doug Flutie JR Foundation. #WBZ
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Our hearts and prayers go out to Dan Shaughnessy. The Burton family wants to wish you a speedy recovery. God bless you and your entire family. #WBZ
Dan Shaughnessy is resting and healing at home following heart surgery, and his column will not appear in the Globe while he is recovering. trib.al/78YCMOR
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Praying! Always for Declan. #WBZ
Sarah Wroblewski's 3-year-old son Declan undergoes successful brain cancer surgery #ThumbsUpForDec @sarahwroblewski @4cast4you cbsnews.com/boston/news/sara…
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Tune into Patriots All Access tonight at 7pm on WBZ. I go 1 on 1 with RB Rex Burkhead before the Pats leave for Atlanta. #WBZ
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Congratulations Kayla! God has blessed you & we are so proud of you. Always remember what your grandfather taught you: No matter how high you go, stay humble and be good to everyone. #WBZ
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Can not thank the Police Departments enough for all they do for us. May God bless you. #WBZ
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My heart and prayers go out to the Cafardo family. To his wife and 2 beautiful children. Nick was one of the classiest men I’ve ever met. Rest In Peace! #WBZ
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Catching up with Wyc Grousbeck & the Larry O’Brian Championship Trophy before big parade tomorrow. #WBZ
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This man was beyond special. May God bless the entire Shields family. #WBZ
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World Champion Boston Celtics throwing out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at Fenway Park. #WBZ
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Patriots QB Mac Jones taking time out to visit The Boys & Girls Club Of Metro South in Brockton. #WBZ
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Bill Belichick did indeed write Donald Trump a letter. The letter Trump read from Belichick is accurate. Those were Bill's words. #WBZ
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This man was extra special to me, to the Hoyts and so many others. Heaven just got another great one. Bryan Lyons, RIP my friend. #WBZ
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This is such great news. Isaiah Bolden may God bless you and your family. #WBZ
Update on the condition of Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden: bit.ly/3E56U0A
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Kyle Van Noy is this year’s winner of the Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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If the Patriots win Super Bowl Llll should Josh Gordon get a ring? Tell me you reasons for or against. #WBZ
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David Andrews is this year’s winner of the Ron Burton Community Service Award. #WBZ
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There’s something so special about Joe Mazzulla. #WBZ
Joe Mazzulla jumped out the window of his duck boat, ran through the streets hyping everyone up, then somehow jumped back into the duck boat even on a torn meniscus
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Matthew Slater: signed sealed & delivered. The Pats inked him to a 2 year deal. Don't be surprised if LaAdrian Waddle is coming soon. #WBZ
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We are already here in Frankfurt Germany where the Patriots will arrive on Friday morning. #WBZ
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David Andrews is total class. He certainly deserves this award! #WBZ
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There is no one like Matthew Slater. The best of the best both on and off the field. #WBZ
News story: Matthew Slater, who holds the NFL record for most Pro Bowls by a special teamer, retires.
"In 2008, I came here as a young man with hopes and dreams. In 2024, I can retire knowing this experience has exceeded any hope or dream I ever had."
tinyurl.com/mw5xrv4t
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Huge congrats to Pete Frates & his awesome family who received the MIAA Ron Burton Service Award. #strikeoutALS #WBZ
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Players are leaving for the money. Players will come for the Ring. #WBZ
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She was always something special to all of New England through stormy weather and beyond. RIP . #WBZ
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Kenny Chesney singing “The Boys of Fall” was a special moment at Brady’s HOF induction.
Thanks @kennychesney! #WBZ
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James Harrison welcome to the New England Patriots. Done deal! #WBZ
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