Kaze's show, which aired on KRLA-AM (870), started in April 1992 and became the longest-running sports talk show in the market. He was named L.A.'s best radio talk host by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters six times.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1926, Kaze moved to Brooklyn at a young age and later to Jersey City, New Jersey. He attended New York University, working as a sportswriter for the New York Post during his studies. After moving to Southern California, Kaze worked in publicity for the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League and later for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he helped develop the "save" rule in baseball.
Kaze's career included stints with CBS Sports, the Los Angeles Angels, and the San Diego Chargers. He also served as the vice president and general manager of the San Diego Clippers and the media relations director for the New York Yankees. Kaze was the senior administrator for the Los Angeles Raiders and later served as the commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association.
Among his recognitions, Kaze received a Super Bowl ring from the Raiders and a World Series ring from the Yankees. He was honored by the New York Baseball Writers Association and was a member of both the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame and the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Kaze is survived by his wife, Barbara, his son, Benjie, two grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren.
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