ACC Network founding host, Charlotte sports radio legend Mark Packer announces retirement

Posted May 26, 2025
Mark Packer, a longtime Charlotte sports radio and TV staple, announced he’s retiring from ESPN. He's been a vital part of the ACC Network since its inception in 2019. Packer, the son of Wake Forest legend and former CBS broadcaster Billy Packer, became a radio star in the Queen City with his “Primetime with the Packman” afternoon show on WFNZ-AM. (FOX 46 Charlotte)

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