NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Juan Alicea, a long time Mets Spanish radio broadcaster, died Monday at the age of 85.
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Alicea first joined the organization 53 years ago, in April of 1969, and served in several roles including scouting and community relations. He eventually settled in at the Spanish broadcasting booth in 1982, remaining there until 2019.
“Juan was an innovator and pioneer in the Spanish broadcasting field as well as renowned and respected throughout the industry as an extraordinary broadcaster,” said Mets President Sandy Alderson. “He was instrumental in the creation of Hispanic Marketing, Promotions and Community Events. His 50 years of service made him a highly regarded member of the Mets family. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his son John and granddaughter Damiana.”
Alicra covered more than 4,000 Mets games and acted as the lead voice on the International Spanish Network during the 1986 postseason which aired throughout the United States and Latin America. In 2021, the Mets named the Spanish Radio Booth at Citi Field in his honor.
“Juan was a legendary figure on the Spanish Mets broadcasts,” said Tim Scheld, WCBS 880's Brand Manager. “We’ve been proud and honored to have worked alongside someone of such character, kindness and talent.”
The radio personality died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Florida.
“Juan was not only my role model, but a father figure as well,” said Mets Spanish radio broadcaster Max Perez Jimenez. “We have all lost a true master professor of baseball and all his teachings and wisdom will remain with me forever.”
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