Drew Magary Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Best Known For:The television program Funbag

Breakthrough:Became a long-time columnist for the popular sports blog Deadspin in 2008

Drew Magary is about 50 years old as of 2026. Drew Magary was born in 1976.

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His educational background includes studies at Phillips Exeter Academy and Colby College.

Phillips Exeter Academy
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Period: 1994
Colby College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1998

Drew Magary's career includes writing and editorial roles with Defector Media and Deadspin.

Organization: Defector Media

Role: Writer and Co-founder

Period: 2020–Present

Details: Writes 'Why Your Team Sucks' and 'Funbag' Q&A.

Organization: Deadspin

Role: Columnist

Period: 2008–2019

Drew Magary rose to prominence for his role for the book The Night the Lights Went Out.

Notable works include The Night the Lights Went Out and The Postmortal.

Book: The Night the Lights Went Out (Author, 2021) — Memoir chronicling his brain injury and recovery
Book: The Postmortal (Author, 2011) — Dystopian novel