Background
Macnow was born in New York City, and raised in Buffalo, New York. He went to Boston University (with WIP co-worker Al Morganti), and worked a newspaper career that took him from Cocoa Beach, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Detroit, Michigan, and, finally to the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1986. During his time with the Inquirer, in 1993, he was recognized as "The Best Sportswriter in Philadelphia" by Philadelphia magazine.
Glen is often referred to as "The Prof" or "The Professor" due to his position as an instructor on the St. Joseph's University faculty and the professorial manner with which he discusses sports topics.
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