Joe DeNardo
Joseph William DeNardo (born November 27, 1930) is a Pittsburgh meteorologist. He is known for his 1994 campaign, "Joe Said It Would." DeNardo currently resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife of almost 60 years. When he retired in 2005, after 45 years on the air, he enjoyed "iconic" status among Pittsburghers.
Biography
Early life
Joe DeNardo was born and raised in Martins Ferry, Ohio and attended Wheeling Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, West Virginia. While at Wheeling Central, DeNardo averaged a 4.0 GPA. In addition, Joe was an outstanding basketball player, making the All-State team both his Junior and Senior year. His nickname on the court was "The Flash" due to his speed and quickness on the court. Perhaps the best shot of his career was against his hometown of Martins Ferry, where he hit a buzzer beater jumper to win the game. While in the air, DeNardo was fouled hard and knocked unconscious.
DeNardo graduated from Duquesne University in 1952 with a major in Mathematics and Physics. He was president of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity. In 1953 he received a Masters in Meteorology from The University of Chicago.
