Bruce Rader Biography
Bruce Rader is an American broadcaster who has been the sports director for WAVY-TV for more than 40 years. He has also worked for WVBT-TV in the Norfolk-Virginia Beach market since 1978.
In 2017 Rader received the Gold & Silver Circle Ceremony Award from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
10 Quick Facts About Bruce Rader
- Name: Bruce Rader
- Age: 65 years old
- Birthday: 11 March
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Broadcaster
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: $33,774 – $112,519
- Net worth: $500, 000 – $1 million dollars
Bruce Rader Age
Bruce Rader is 65 years old as of 2020, he was born on 11 March 1954, in George Washington University Hospital in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. He celebrates his birthday on March 11 every year and his birth sign is Aries.
Bruce Rader Height
Rader stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m) tall. However, details regarding his weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Bruce Rader Education
Rader grew up in the Randolph Hills area of Rockville, Maryland. Bruce attended Rocking Horse Road Elementary School, Randolph Junior High School. Later, he graduated from Wheaton High School in Wheaton, Maryland.
Bruce Rader Family
Rader is the son of Audrey and Orth Rader. He was raised in the Washington, D.C. area, but has lived and worked in Hampton Roads for more than 40 years. He currently resides in Virginia Beach. Sadly, there are details regarding his siblings.
Bruce Rader Wife
Rader is married to his wife Virginia Waff. The two met at an Octoberfest party a couple of decades ago. The couple did their wedding in 2002. Three years later, when Rader was 52 years, his wife Virginia Waff had twin boys, Reed and Alex.
Bruce Rader Twins
On July 23, Virginia gave birth to a second set of twins, Bryce and Haley. The family resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Bruce Rader Salary
WAVY-TV sports director salaries range from an average of $33,774 – $112,519 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary of Rader but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Bruce Rader Net Worth
Bruce’s net worth is estimated to be between $500, 000 – $1 million dollars as 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Sports Caster/Director. Through his various sources of income, Rader has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Bruce Rader Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bruce Rader.
Bruce Rader Wiki
- Full Names: Bruce Reed Rader
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight or Gay
Bruce Rader Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 65 years old( 2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: March 11, 1954
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C, USA
- Birthday: 11th March
Bruce Rader Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m)n
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Hazel Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Bruce Rader Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Orth Rader
- Mother: Audrey
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Virginia Waff
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Twins Sons (Reed, Alex, Bryce, Haley )
Bruce Rader Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $500k – $1 million dollars.
- Salary: $33,774 – $112,519 a year
- Source of Income: Sports Director, Journalism
Rader House and Cars
- Place of living: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Bruce Rader at WINX
Rader’s first broadcasting job came when he was hired by the late Pierre Eaton in WINX Radio, in Rockville, Maryland. There he hosted a high school sports show and did play by play for local high school football games on WINX.
He also did a weekly college basketball show highlighting the University of Maryland basketball team known as “Terrapin Talk”. During some of these games, he was joined by the University of Maryland basketball All-American Len Elmore. After a successful career in the NBA, he became a well-known college basketball broadcaster for CBS Sports and ESPN.
Bruce Rader at WMAL-TV
In 1974 Rader began his television career working in the newsroom at WMAL-TV (ABC). This was during the final days of Watergate and the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
He was a spotter for Redskins play-by-play announcers Mal Campbell and Len Hathaway and produced the Coach George Allen post-game show. Additionally, he produced the Chris Hamburger locker room show in 1974. Also, he briefly worked for WMAL-TV Sports Director Steve Bassett before moving to Norfolk.
Bruce Rader Television Career
In the year 1975 Rader was hired by news director Tony Burton as the assignment editor at WVEC TV, the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1977 he joined WAVY-TV, a Lin Broadcasting company now Nexstar Media Group as the weekend sportscaster and weekday news reporter for the NBC affiliate covering Virginia Beach.
On January 1, 1979, he was named Sports Director and primary sports anchor. Rader, noted for his energetic style, changed the way local sports were presented in the market. He devoted extensive coverage to NASCAR.
Due to this, he became one of the first local sportscasters outside of Florida to annually spend a week covering the season-opening Daytona 500. He was the first sportscaster from the Hampton Roads market to cover Washington Redskins games on a regular basis, both home and away.
During his coverage of Super Bowl XVII in 1983, he broadcast the first live newscast in Hampton Roads television history from Costa Mesa, California. Rader’s obsession with local sports coverage on a local station served him well as ESPN. Additionally, it earned him positions in other national cable channels gained popularity.
Bruce Rader at WAVY
Rader continues to anchor the daily sports segments weeknights on WAVY-TV and is the host of the Fox 43 Sportswrap every night at 10:45 on Fox 43.
He is also the host of the weekly Old Dominion Football Show with Coach Bobby Wilder, the Washington Huddle Redskins Show. The show is shown in the Hampton Roads, Richmond, Roanoke, and Hagerstown, Maryland markets. Also, he hosted the popular high school football show Friday Night Flights.
Bruce Rader Publications
Rader has written and co-authored multiple articles, including: “SPACs: A Sound Investment or Blind Leap of Faith?” (Insights, 2006); “An Expanded View of Deal Fairness” (Mergers & Acquisitions, September 2005); “Fair Pay” (The Deal, June 24, 2005); “Options for Suppliers During the Energy Crisis” (Natural Gas, vol. 18, no. 1, August 2001); “California Chaos: Implications for Generators and Banks” (Chadbourne & Parke LLP Project Finance Newswire, February 2001); and “The Implications of the Repeal of Glass-Steagall” (The New York Law Journal, February 2000). In October 2005, Mr. Rader served as the moderator for a panel on “Conducting Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence” for The Wall Street Transcript.
Bruce Rader Philanthropy
The Bruce Rader-St. Jude Golf Tournament raised more than $1-million during its 20 years run for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. His charity foundation, Bruce Rader Charities, was also very active in Hampton Roads.
In addition, Bruce also works with the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Seton Youth Shelters, Virginia Beach SPCA, Horizons Hampton Roads, and various other local charities. For over 30 years Bruce hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on WAVY-TV.
The award honored him for a lifetime of significant contributions to the broadcast industry. In 2018 he was the first person inducted into the Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame. He is also known much for his community service as his on-air career.
Bruce Rader Awards and Professional Distinctions
Bruce was honored with the 48th annual Tidewater Humanitarian Award by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities in 2012. In 2007 Rader was the recipient of the George A. Bowles, Jr. Broadcast Journalism Award from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.
The award is presented every year to a broadcast news journalist who has longevity in Virginia broadcasting, is respected by his peers, and exhibits enthusiasm for his work and the community. Furthermore, in 2006 Bruce was presented the Abe Goldblatt Memorial Award by the Norfolk Sports Club, a lifetime achievement award.
Nonetheless, Hampton University President William R. Harvey presented Bruce with “The Presidential Award for Outstanding Citizenship”, recognizing him for virtues of decency, dignity, and human rights.
Further, in 2005 Rader was inducted into the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association CIAA Hall of Fame. Established in 1912, the CIAA is the nation’s oldest black athletic conference, rich in history and heritage.
Bruce Rader CIAA Awards
Rader is multiple winners of the “CIAA Sportscaster of the Year” award, he was twice honored as the “Tidewater Sportscaster of the Year”. Additionally, he has won multiple Virginia Beach Alumni Chapter at Norfolk State University honored him with an award for Excellence in Sports Media.
Honors also include multiple “Best Sports Award” from the Associated Press and “Sportscaster of the Year” from Virginia’s United Press International. Additionally, he won the “District Leadership Award” from the United Negro College Fund.
Rader covered the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Plus, he was selected to carry the Olympic Torch in both 1996 through Charlottesville, VA, and 2002 near the Pentagon.
He has also covered six Super Bowls for WAVY, including all four Washington Redskins appearances during the Joe Gibbs era. Rader started hosting the Jerry Lewis Telethon in 1980 and has been recognized by the Tall Cedars of Lebanon for Outstanding Service. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bruce Reed Rader
Who is Bruce Rader?
Bruce Rader is a well-known sportscaster who has been working with WAVY-TV and WVBT-TV for more than 40 years as the sports director.
More so, he has also won numerous awards in different sports fields. Over above that, Rader has also been inducted into the Peninsula Baseball Hall of Fame.
How old is the Sports Director of WAVY-TV Rader?
Rader is 65 years old as of 2020, he was born as Bruce Reed Rader on 11 March 1954, at George Washington University Hospital in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. He celebrates his birthday on March 11th every year.
How tall is Rader?
Rader stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall.
Is Bruce Rader Married?
Yes, he is married to his wife Virginia Waff. The two met at an Octoberfest party a couple of decades ago. The couple did their wedding in 2002. Three years later, when Rader was 52 years, his wife Virginia Waff had twin boys, Reed and Alex. On July 23, Virginia gave birth to a second set of twins, Bryce and Haley. The family resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
How much is WAVY-TV sportscaster Rader worth?
Bruce’s net worth is estimated to be between $500k and $1 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality.
Where does Rader live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Rader dead or alive?
Rader is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Bruce Rader now?
Rader is working with WAVY-TV and WVBT-TV as the sporting director. What’s more, he also hosts sports highlights on Fox 43 Sportwrap on Fox 43.
Rader Social Media Contacts
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- Website
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