Bob Costas Biography
Bob Costas is an American sportscaster and is renowned for his extensive career with NBC Sports, spanning from 1980 to 2019. He has earned 28 Emmy awards and served as the prime-time host for 12 Olympic Games between 1988 and 2016. Presently, he works for TNT Sports, performing play-by-play and studio duties for MLB on TBS, as well as offering commentary on CNN. He is also affiliated with MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and previously hosted the interview show Studio 42 with Bob Costas.
Bob Costas age and birthday
American sportscaster Bob Costas was born on March 22, 1952, in Queens, New York City. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Bob Costas height and weight
American sportscaster Bob Costas is 5 feet 6 inches tall (about 170 cm) and weighs approximately 76 kg (around 167.5 lbs).
Bob Costas educational background
Costas attended the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University but left in 1974 before graduating. While at the university, he gained radio experience as a freshman at the student-run station WAER. Despite not finishing his studies, Costas achieved a distinguished career in sports broadcasting, making a significant impact on the industry with his voice and commentary.
Bob spouse and children
Costas has been married to his second wife, Jill Sutton, since March 14, 2004. While they do not have any children together, Bob has two children from his first marriage to Carole Randall Krummenacher: a son named Keith, born in 1986, and a daughter named Taylor, born in 1989. Jill Sutton, who prefers to stay out of the public eye, and Bob have enjoyed a happy marriage for 17 years.
Bob Costas parents and siblings
American sportscaster Costas has a rich cultural heritage with his father, John George Costas, being of Greek descent and his mother, Jayne Costas (née Quinlan), of Irish heritage. He has one sister, Valerie Costas.
Bob Costas career
Costas is a celebrated American sportscaster known for his distinguished career in sports broadcasting. His journey began in 1973 while studying communications, working at WSYR-TV (now WSTM-TV) and WSYR-FM radio in Syracuse, where he called games for the minor league Syracuse Blazers of the Eastern Hockey League. After leaving college in 1974, he joined KMOX radio in St. Louis, covering American Basketball Association (ABA) games and co-hosting the Open Line call-in program. During the 1979-1980 NBA season, he did play-by-play for Chicago Bulls broadcasts on WGN-TV.
In 1980, Costas was hired by NBC, where he quickly became a prominent figure in sports broadcasting despite being told he looked like a 14-year-old. He hosted NBC’s coverage of the National Football League (NFL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) for many years and provided play-by-play commentary for NBA and Major League Baseball (MLB) games. Additionally, with the introduction of the NBC Sports Network, Costas hosted the monthly interview program Costas Tonight. Notably, he was the prime-time host for 12 Olympic Games from 1988 to 2016.
Currently, Costas is employed by TNT Sports, where he does play-by-play and studio work for MLB on TBS and provides commentary on CNN. He is also associated with MLB Network, continuing his play-by-play work and having previously hosted the interview show Studio 42 with Bob Costas. His passion for storytelling, love for baseball, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on sports broadcasting, as evidenced by his 28 Emmy awards.
Bob net worth and salary
Costas has a net worth of $50 million, amassed through his extensive career as a sportscaster, notably with NBC Sports. He currently earns an annual salary of $7 million, reflecting his significant contributions to sports broadcasting.
