Prior to joining ESPN, Tom appeared with David Kaplan on WGN Radio's "Sports Central" for over 10 years. Waddle also covered Bears pre- and post-game programming, and offer sports-related commentary throughout the week serving as a daily sportscaster fill-in. 

Even though he's a favorite of Chicagoans, Waddle began his football career on the East Coast at Boston College. In 1989, Waddle moved to the NFL and played with the Chicago Bears for six years, catching 175 passes for over 2,000 yards and 10 touchdowns.

After leaving football, Waddle made his broadcasting debut. He started as a radio personality on a sports talk show. From there, he was seen across the country with Mike Ditka on "Pro Football Weekly" and served as an NFL analyst for Fox-TV.

In his spare time, Tom is involved with a number of local and national charities including: "Athletes Against Drugs," and "Mitchell Ross Children's Cancer Fund." Tom is also an active participant in Clearbrook Center, which serves developmentally disabled individuals of all ages.