ESPN personality claimed he would retire if Diamondbacks won Game 7

The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ season on Tuesday night. The D-backs also potentially ended the career of one ESPN personality — if he stays true to his word, that is.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo made a bold declaration Monday on his SiriusXM radio show. The longtime sports radio voice put his career on the line against the Diamondbacks’ chances to make the World Series. He declared that he would “retire on the spot” if they were to complete a series comeback against the Phillies.

“I’ve been wrong on Arizona from Day 1,” said Russo. “A, I’m stunned they beat Milwaukee, I thought they’d get swept by the Dodgers. I never thought they’d even go back to Philly for a Game 6.

“I’ll try it one more time: I would not be stunned if they won [Monday night], I would be floored. I’ll say this right now — If they win the next two days, they win the next two games and win this series in seven games, if they win, I will retire on the spot.”

Russo even doubled down on his promise after the Diamondbacks won Game 6.

“I stand by my promise!” Russo posted Tuesday on X just hours before Game 7.