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Michael Kay Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 25, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Michael Kay is an American journalist and play-by-play broadcaster and talk show host for Yes Network.

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Best Known For:The television program The Michael Kay Show / Yankee Broadcasts
Breakthrough:Appointed as the official television play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees on the newly launched YES Network

10 Quick Facts About Michael Kay

  • Full Name: Michael Kay
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host and sportscaster
  • Current Role: Play-by-play broadcaster and talk show host
  • Current Employer: Yes Network
  • Date of Birth: February 2, 1961
  • Age: 65 years old
  • Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jodi Applegate
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Michael Kay Age

Michael Kay is about 65 years old as of 2026. Michael Kay was born in 1961.

Education

He attended Fordham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

  • Fordham University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: Communications

Career & Work

Michael Kay's career includes sports broadcasting roles with YES Network and WHSQ ESPN New York 880.

Organization: YES Network
Role: Television Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 2002–Present
Details: New York · Lead television broadcaster for the New York Yankees and host of CenterStage.
Organization: WHSQ ESPN New York 880
Role: Radio Host
Period: 2002
Details: New York City · Host of the long-running drive-time program 'The Michael Kay Show'.
Organization: New York Post
Role: Sports Writer
Period: 1982–1989
Details: New York City · Began professional career covering college basketball and eventually the Yankees in 1987.

Rise to Fame

Michael Kay rose to prominence for his role on the radio program The Michael Kay Show.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Michael Kay Show and CenterStage.

Television

  • TV Show: CenterStage (Host, 2002-Present) — Interview program featuring prominent figures across sports and entertainment

Radio

  • Radio Program: The Michael Kay Show (Host, 2002-Present) — Signature sports talk show simulcast on television

Michael Kay Family & Relationships

Michael Kay is married to Jodi Applegate.

Lesser Known Facts

  • As a child in Little League, he requested to wear number 1 specifically to honor his favorite Yankee player, Bobby Murcer.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Michael Kay
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host and sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 2, 1961
  • Age: 65
  • Birthday: February 2
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jodi Applegate

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Jodi Applegate(Spouse)
  • Danny Aiello (Parent • Uncle)

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