Hope Hines is an American journalist known for working as a sports director at WTVF (NewsChannel 5).
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Breakthrough:Became one of the most recognizable and trusted sports broadcast personalities in Tennessee over a 40-year run at WTVF
10 Quick Facts About Hope Hines
- Full Name: Hope Hines
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: Sports Journalist and Commentator / Analyst
- Current Role: Retired sports director
- Date of Birth: January 29, 1944
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Georgia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Pat Hines
Hope Hines Age
Hope Hines is about 82 years old as of 2026. Hope Hines was born in 1944.
Education
He attended University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Georgia
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Hope Hines' career includes sports broadcasting roles with WTVF (NewsChannel 5) and New Orleans Saints.
Organization: WTVF (NewsChannel 5)
Role: Sports Director
Period: 1971–2011
Details: Nashville, TN · Served as Nashville's leading sports anchor for parts of four decades before retiring.
Organization: New Orleans Saints
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1970s
Details: New Orleans, LA · Handled radio play-by-play broadcasting duties for the NFL franchise.
Rise to Fame
Hope Hines gained recognition through Super Bowl Coverage.
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Best Sports Anchor
Hope Hines Family & Relationships
Hope Hines is married to Pat Hines.
Lesser Known Facts
- Hope authored a biographical memoir titled 'In No Uncertain Terms' detailing his decades in broadcasting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Hope Hines
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 29, 1944
- Age: 82
- Birthday: January 29
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Georgia
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Pat Hines
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
