Dan Rafael Biography
Dan Rafael is an Award-winning American sportswriter.
10 Quick Facts About Dan Rafael
- Name: Dan Rafael
- Age: 51 years
- Birthday: August 25
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: Average
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Sportswriter
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $1 million – $5 million
Dan Rafael Age
Rafael is 31 years old as of 2021, he was born on August 25, 1970, in Albany, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on August 25 every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
Dan Rafael Height and Weight
Rafael stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height, weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Dan Rafael Education
Rafael attended State University of New York at Binghamton, where he wrote for the school paper.
Dan Rafael Family, Parents and Siblings
Rafael was born and raised by his parents in Albany, New York. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Rafael’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Dan Rafael Wife
Rafael currently shares a blissful marital relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Jenn Rafael. The couple married in 2004.
Dan Rafael Salary
Details about Rafael’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Dan Rafael Net Worth
Rafael’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a journalist. Through his various sources of income, Rafael has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Dan Rafael Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dan Rafael.
Dan Rafael Wiki
- Full Names: Dan Rafael
- Popular As: Rafael
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Dan Rafael Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 51 (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: August 25, 1970
- Place of Birth: Albany, New York, U.S.
- Birthday: August 25th
Dan Rafael Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
Dan Rafael Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Jenn Rafael (m. 2004)
- Children: Not Available
Dan Rafael Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalist
Dan Rafael Career
He began as a sportswriter and rose through the ranks to become managing editor. He also interned at the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, a local newspaper. Later, he worked part-time at The Saratogian, a community newspaper in Saratoga Springs, New York.
When a full-time position at the newspaper became available, he accepted it, then moved on to a reporting position at the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, where he covered college sports and local auto racing. He was later assigned to cover the local AA baseball team (Binghamton Mets, the farm club of the New York Mets).
The Gannett newspaper empire (which owned the Binghamton newspaper) nurtured promising writers by detailing them to Virginia for four months and thoroughly grounding them in the newspaper business through work at USA Today.
Rafael enrolled in his program in August 1998. He covered major league baseball. Rafael was asked to cover boxing after the baseball season ended because the newspaper’s main boxing reporter (Jon Saraceno) was moving up. Rafael’s assignment at USA Today came to an end in December 1998, and he returned to Binghamton.
Boxing (2000-present)
In January 2000, he was asked to return to USA Today on a permanent basis, as a boxing writer.
ESPN Boxing
Rafael was approached by ESPN in September 2004, with the intention of expanding its boxing coverage. He began working for ESPN.com in March 2005.
He writes in-depth coverage pieces, and his weekly ranking compilation is his specialty. Rafael agreed to a new multi-year contract with ESPN in January 2016.
End of Dan Rafael career in ESPN
In April 2020, ESPN ended its fifteen-year collaboration with Dan Rafael.
World Boxing News
Rafael joined World Boxing News in May 2021 following discussions with WBN Editor Phil Jay.
Dan Rafael Awards and Achievements
- In 2013 Rafael was awarded the Nat Fleischer Award for Excellence in Boxing Journalism from the Boxing Writers Association of America.
- Rafael has been called “The Most Important Journalist in Boxing”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Rafael
Rafael is an Award-winning American sportswriter.
Rafael is an American national born on August 25, 1970, in Albany, New York, U.S.
Rafael stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Rafael currently shares a blissful marital relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Jenn Rafael. The couple married in 2004.
Rafael has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in journalism. Rafael has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Details about Rafael’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Rafael is a resident of Northern Virginia, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Rafael is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Rafael is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as an online and television journalist for ESPN.com.
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