Sopranos’ Star Steve Schirripa Visits Somerset Patriots
Steve Schirripa, actor of the Sopranos and Blue Bloods attends Sopranos Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, NJ.
Actor Steve Schirripa with his dog Willie Boy at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, NJ. Photo – Michael Cohen
He arrived in a black SUV with the song "Woke Up This Morning" which has become so synonymous with the HBO drama The Sopranos blaring over the sound system. Steve Schirripa, popped out of the van to a loud applause. His dog Willie Boy with him, as well as family and friends. Yes, indeed Sopranos Night just hit differently in Somerset, New Jersey on a cool June evening.
How big was the night? Well, 7,619 people came out to the see the Sopranos and Blue Bloods star, and the Somerset Patriots pound the Bowie Baysox 6-2.
Actor Steve Schirripa with his dog Willie Boy at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, NJ. Photo - Michael Cohen
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Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.
