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Jimmy Johnson Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Survivor, Dallas Cowboys, Salary, and Net Worth

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Jimmy Johnson Biography

Jimmy Johnson is an American football broadcaster and former player, coach, and executive. Johnson later moved to the National Football League (NFL). There he served as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from (1989 to 1993) winning two Super Bowls with the team “both against the Buffalo Bills”, and finally serving as head coach of the Miami Dolphins from (1996 to 1999).

10 Quick Facts About James William Johnson

  1. Name: James William Johnson
  2. Age: 79 Years (As of 2022)
  3. Birthday: 16 July
  4. Zodiac Sign: Libra
  5. Height: 5 feet 11 inches
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Football Broadcaster and Former Player, Coach, and Executive
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: $17.6 Million
  10. Net worth: $45 Million

Jimmy Johnson Age

Johnson is 79 years old as of 2022, he was born on 16 July 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on July 16 every year and his birth sign is libra.

Jimmy Johnson Height

Johnson stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m). He has both dark brown hair and eyes color.

Jimmy Johnson Height

Johnson Weighs 72 kg (158.4 lbs).

Jimmy Johnson Education

Johnson attended high school at Thomas Jefferson high school (now known as Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas. In high school, he was a classmate of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Janis Joplin.

Jimmy joined the college at the University of Arkansas and played on the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, where he was an All-Southwest Conference defensive lineman for coach Frank Broyles and a teammate of future Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. His other teammates included: Ken Hatfield, Jim Lindsey, Ronnie Caveness, and Loyd Phillips.

Jimmy Johnson Family, Parents, and Siblings

Johnson was born to his father C.W. Johnson Jr. and mother Allene Johnson. He has a brother named, Wayne Johnson. He was born and raised by his parents in Port Arthur, Texas, United State. He belongs to the American nationality and white ethnicity.

Jimmie Johnson Wife

Johnson is married to Rhonda Rookmaaker. The couple married on 18 July 1999. The family resides in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Previously, Johnson was married to his first wife, Linda Kay Cooper on 12 July 1963 and they divorced in January 1990 with whom he has two sons.

Jimmy Johnson Salary

Johnson’s annual salary is estimated to be $17.6 Million dollars as of 2022. He has accumulated his income from his successful carer as a football broadcaster and former player, coach, and executive.

Jimmy Johnson Net Worth

Johnson has an estimated net worth of $45 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football broadcaster and former player, coach, and executive. Through his various sources of income, Jimmy has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Jimmy Johnson Bio

  • Full Names: James William Johnson
  • Popular As:  Football player
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Football Broadcaster and Former Player, Coach, and Executive
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: To be updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 79 years (2022)
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Date of Birth: 16 July 1943
  • Place of Birth: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
  • Birthday: July 16

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 M)
  • Weight: 72 kg (158.4 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: 9 (US)

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): C.W. Johnson Jr
  • Mother: Allene Johnson
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Rhonda Rookmaaker (m. 1999)
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Linda Kay Cooper (1963–1990)
  • Children:  Two

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $45 million
  • Salary: $17.6 Million
  • Source of Income: Football broadcaster and former player, coach, and executive

Survivor

Johnson was one of 20 castaways competing in Survivor: Nicaragua, the 21st edition of Survivor, in late 2010. He is a long-time fan of the show and had been cast for Survivor: Gabon, which was the 17th edition of the show but had to withdraw after failing a physical.

Johnson, the oldest contestant of the season, was part of the Espada tribe, made up entirely of people aged 40 and older. He was voted out 8–1 on Day Eight of the competition, becoming the third person voted out of the game and finishing 18th overall.

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Kyle Orton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Salary and Net Worth

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Kyle Orton Biography

Kyle Orton is a former American football quarterback who was born and brought up in Altoona, Iowa, U.S. as Kyle Raymond Orton. He played college football for Purdue, where he started four straight bowl games.

10 Quick Facts About Kyle Orton

  1. Name: Kyle Raymond Orton
  2. Age: 42 Years Old
  3. Birthday: November 14
  4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  5. Height: 6 feet 4 inches
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Marital Status: Married
  8. Occupation: Football quarterback
  9. Salary: $7 million per year
  10. Net worth: $14 Million dollars as of 2023

Kyle Orton Age

Orton is 42 years old, he was born on November 14, 1982, in Altoona, Iowa, USA. He celebrates his birthday on November 14 every year, and his birth sign is Scorpio.

Kyle Orton Height

Orton stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches.

Kyle Orton Weight

Orton has a weight of 102 kg.

Early Life and Education

  • Orton was born on November 14, 1982, in Altoona, Iowa, USA. He was a four-sport star in football, basketball, tennis, and track & field at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
  • Orton was the No. 2 ranked quarterback in the nation by SuperPrep and No. 7 by Rivals.com at the end of his high school career. His career passing statistics were 208 for 450 (46.2%), 3,176 yards with 24 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.
  • He earned honorable mention all-state and first-team all-conference his senior year, after completing 95 of 192 attempts (49.5%), 1,366 yards with 12 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

  • Orton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the year 2005 NFL Draft. After an injury to Bears starter Rex Grossman, he was pressed into service as the starting quarterback during his rookie year, starting the first 14 games of the year 2005 season, but was replaced by Grossman for the playoffs that year.
  • He did not play at all in the year 2006, and sparingly in the year 2007. He regained his starting job from Grossman in the year 2008, but the team finished a disappointing 9–7 and out of the playoffs. In the offseason of that year, he was traded to the Denver Broncos.
  • Orton spent the next three seasons with the Broncos, where he amassed a 12–21 record as a starting quarterback over three seasons. He lost his starting role to Tim Tebow during the 2011 season and was released by the team. He was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Orton spent the next three seasons as a backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. He became the Bills’ starting quarterback in the year 2014, where he went 7–5. He retired after the season.

Football Affltion

  • Orton grew up a Husker fan but chose to attend a program with a stronger passing attack. He committed to Purdue but considered attending Colorado before ultimately deciding on the former.Orton tied former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees’ record for the number of passing yards in a game (522 vs. Indiana Hoosiers).
  • That record was broken in 2018 when David Blough threw for 572 yards in a game against the University of Missouri. He is the only Purdue quarterback to start four consecutive bowl games (Brees and Mark Herrmann started three straight).
  • Kyle Orton started in 2001, 2002 and 2004 Sun Bowl, and the 2003 Capital One Bowl. During his undergraduate years at Purdue, Orton was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.Orton was the preseason third-team All-American quarterback in 2004, behind USC’s Matt Leinart and Oklahoma’s Jason White. Kyle Orton had a nice start to the season, having led Purdue to a 5–0 start with 18 touchdowns and no interceptions.
  • He was a Heisman Trophy hopeful until a late 4th quarter Orton fumble was returned for a touchdown by cornerback Scott Starks against the undefeated 12th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, giving the 5th-ranked Purdue its first of several losses that season.He sustained multiple injuries later that season, in consecutive games against Michigan and Northwestern forcing him to lose his starting position for a month. Brandon Kirsch was his replacement during that time.
  • Orton makes a cameo in NCAA Football 2006, where he says, “EA Sports, it’s in the game”, along with Derek Anderson in the game’s introduction.In the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, Kyle Orton was drafted by the Chicago Bears. Orton was pressed into service as the starting quarterback during his rookie year after an injury to Bears starter Rex Grossman. He started the first 14 games of the 2005 season but was replaced by Grossman for the playoffs that year.In 2006, Orton did not play at all and played sparingly in 2007.
  • He regained his starting job from Grossman in 2008, but the team finished a disappointing 9–7 and out of the playoffs. Orton was traded to the Denver Broncos in the offseason of that year.In the 2009 season, Orton started his Broncos career by winning his first six games, but injuries hobbled him in the second half of the season.
  • The team finished 8–8 and out of the playoffs, even though Orton threw 21 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions. He began the 2010 season as the starting quarterback, though the team was not competitive most of the season, finishing 4–12.
  • He was replaced by Tim Tebow for the final three games of the 2010 season, after throwing 3 interceptions versus the Arizona Cardinals on December 12 and with the Broncos eliminated from the playoffs.Orton again began the season in 2011 as a starter, however, he was replaced by Tebow again after a disappointing start to the season. He was released by the Broncos on November 22, and claimed off of waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs the next day, following several weeks on the bench, in which he did not take a snap for the Broncos.
  • The Dallas Cowboys signed him on March 14, 2012, off of free agency after his contract expired.The Cowboys released Kyle Orton prior to the 2014 season, as he would not show up for training camp.
  • He signed with the Buffalo Bills just prior to the 2014 season. On September 29, 2014, Bills head coach Doug Marrone named Orton starting quarterback of the then 2–2 Bills.
  • He led the Buffalo Bills to a 9–7 record in 2014 and announced his retirement shortly after the conclusion of the season.In honor of former Nebraska Cornhuskers’ quarterback Brook Berringer, who died in a plane crash in 1996, Orton wore uniform No. 18.

Kyle Orton Family

Orton was born to his parents, was born in Altoona, Iowa. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail, as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Orton’s parents is still unclear.

Kyle Orton Sibling

Orton has not shared about his brothers and sisters. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Kyle Orton Wife

Orton is married to Bridget Orton. Together, they have a daughter. Kyle Orton and his wife moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to raise their daughter, after retiring from the NFL in 2014. He intends to mentor high school and college-level football players in Louisiana.

Kyle Orton Salary

Orton had an annual salary of $7 million. He accumulates income serving as a football quarterback.

Kyle Orton Net Worth

Orton has an estimated net worth of $14 Million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football quarterback. Through his various sources of income, he has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Kyle Orton Bio

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  • Full Names: Kyle Orton
  • Popular As: Orton
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Football quarterback
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age: 42 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Date of Birth: November 14, 1982
  • Place of Birth: Altoona, Iowa, USA
  • Birthday: November 14

Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Weight: 102 kg
  • Eye Color: Not Known
  • Hair Color: Not Known
  • Shoe Size: Not Known

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married to Bridget Orton.
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Known
  • Children: Olivia Taylor

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $14 Million dollars
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Football quarterback

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Gus Johnson (Sportscaster)Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife, Sports and Net Worth

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Gus Johnson Biography

Gus Johnson is an American sportscaster. He is the lead play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports college football and college basketball and also calls NFL games for Fox. Before working with Fox, Gus was with CBS Sports.

10 Quick Facts About Gus Johnson

  • Name: Augustus Cornelius Johnson Jr.
  • Age: 57 Years Old
  • Birthday: August 10
  • Zodiac Sign:  Leo
  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Sportscaster
  • Marital Status: To be updated
  • Salary: $100,000
  • Net worth: $1 million and 5 million dollars

Gus Johnson Age

Gus is 57 years old, he was born on August 10, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, the United States as Augustus Cornelius Johnson Jr. He celebrates his birthday every 10th of August. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Gus Johnson Height

Gus stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.77 meters) tall.

Gus Johnson Weight

Johnson weighs 98 kg or 215 lb.

Early Life and Education

Gus graduated in the year 1985 from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Gus was an all-league quarterback and co-captain of the school’s football team, an all-league shooting guard, co-captain, and MVP of the basketball team as well as a first baseman and catcher on the baseball team.

Gus graduated from Howard University with a degree in political science in the year 1990 and was a four-year letter-winner on the baseball team.

Rise to Fame

Johnson is the lead play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports calling college football and college basketball. Before serving with Fox, he was with CBS Sports. He also calls select NBA Playoff games for NBA on TNT as well as NBA TV.

Gus Johnson Family, Parents

Gus is the son of Augustus Cornelius Johnson, father, and Btroy Johnson, mother. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. It is not known if he has any siblings, but we are keeping tabs and will update this section once more information is released.

Gus Johnson Wife

Johnson is engaged to Carol, who predeceased him in 2016, shared a love for travel, frequently visiting South Carolina and Cape Cod, and he cherished his golf trips to Florida with his buddies.

Gus Johnson Salary

Johnson’s salary as a Fox Sports announcer is estimated to be $100 thousand which would range from $88,895 at the 25th percentile to $110,430 at the 75th percentile, with top earners (the top 10%) earning more than $121,754.

Gus Johnson Net Worth

Gus Johnson net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and 5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Sportscaster. Through his various sources of income, Gus has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Gus Johnson Bio

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  • Full Names: Augustus Cornelius Johnson, Jr.
  • Gender: Male
  • Profession: Sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Race/ Ethnicity: Black
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age: 57 Years Old
  • Date of Birth: August 10, 1967
  • Place of Birth: United States of America
  • Birthday: 10 August
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo

Body Measurements

  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.77 meters) tall.
  • Weight: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Body Shape: Not Available
  • Hair Colour: Black

Family and Relationship

  • Father’s Name: Augustus Cornelius Johnson
  • Mother’s Name: Btroy Johnson
  • Siblings:  Not Known
  • Marital Status: Engaged
  • Spouse: Carol
  • Children/ Kids: One

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net worth: $1 million – 5 million dollars
  • Salary: $100,000
  • Source of Income: Sportscaster

CBS

In 2009, Johnson was named play-by-play commentator for “Showtime Championship Boxing” and was the host for “CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights.” related to his work at CBS, Johnson held a situation with the Madison Square Garden Network from 1994-2010 as the lead radio play-by-play broadcaster for the NBA’s New York Knicks.

Johnson likewise showed up in spot obligation on the Knicks’ TV communicates and was the substance of MSG’s TV inclusion of the WNBA’s New York Liberty. While with the system, he likewise moored the “AT&T Yankees Scorecard” and facilitated the Knicks and New York Rangers’ “GameNight” programs.

ESPN

Johnson worked for ESPN as the voice for school hockey and school ball and Big East b-ball on the Big East Network. He additionally declared Canadian Football League challenges for ESPN2.

Sports

In the year 1991, he facilitated ESPN’s “Dark College Sports Today,” in the wake of working on nearby TV at KXXV-TV in Waco, Texas, WAAY-TV in Huntsville, Ala., WXII-TV in Winston-Salem, N.C., and WTTG-TV in Washington, D.C.

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Rece Davis Biography

Rece Davis is a renonwed American sports television journalist for ESPN/ABC. He presently works as an anchor on SportsCenter and serves as host of different other programs on the network, including the basketball show and College GameDay football road show. He has been ESPN’s principal host for international soccer events since 2021.

In 2017, Rece Davis was planning to host College GameDay at Virginia Tech for a big football game against Clemson. However, Hurricane Irma was expected to hit Florida that same weekend, where ESPN had a production facility that would be needed to broadcast the game.

Despite the potential danger of the hurricane, Davis offered to fly to Florida to help secure the facility and ensure that the game could still be broadcast as planned. ESPN ultimately decided to move the game to a different location, but Davis’s dedication to his job and willingness to go above and beyond for his colleagues and viewers was praised by many in the sports world.

10 Quick Facts About Rece Davis

  • Name: Rece Davis
  • Age: 58 Years (2023)
  • Birthday: 14 December
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.86 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Sports Television Journalist
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $1.5 million
  • Net worth: $4.5 million

Rece Davis Age

Davis is 58 years old as of 2023, he was born on 14 December 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 14 December every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Rece Davis Height

Davis stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.86 m) tall.

Rece Davis Height

Davis weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).

Rece Davis Early Life and Education

Davis studied at Muscle Shoals High School. He then attended the University of Alabama and graduated in 1988 earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Broadcast News and Public Affairs. When he was still a student at Alabama, he continually worked as a freelance television play-by-play announcer, studio host, and radio personality in select media outlets throughout the state, all positions that were mostly unpaid internships.

Rece Davis Family

Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois as the son of Jerry Davis (father) and Janice Davis (mother). He was brought up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Rece Davis Siblings

Rece spent his childhood alongside his sister named Tiffany Norris.

Rece Davis Wife

Davis is married to his lovely wife Leigh Davis. The couple did their wedding in the year 1993 and together they are blessed with two children namely, Christopher Davis, and Elizabeth Davis. He has been married to Leigh Davis for more than 25 years. The pair first met when they were both working at WRBL-TV.

Rece Davis Children

Davis together with his wife are proud parents of a daughter called Elizabeth Davis and a son named Christopher Davis.

Rece Davis Son

Davis’s son, Christopher Davis has decided to become a baseball player while his daughter, who resides in the New York City area revealed in 2015 that she enjoyed acting and the theatre.

Rece Davis Salary

Davis receives an average annual salary of $1.5 million. This is per our average wage estimates for a sports television journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Rece Davis Net Worth

Davis has an estimated net worth of about $4.5 million dollars as of 2023. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Sports Television Journalist. Through his various sources of income, Rece has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Rece Davis Measurements and Facts

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Rece Davis Wiki

  • Full Names: William Laurece “Rece” Davis
  • Popular As: Sports television journalist
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Sports Television Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Rece Davis Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 58 Years (2023)
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Date of Birth: 14 December 1965
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Birthday: 14 December

Rece Davis Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 1 inch (1.86 m)
  • Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Light brown
  • Shoe Size: To be updated

Rece Davis Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Jerry Davis
  • Mother: Janice Davis
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Tiffany Norris
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Leigh Davis
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Sons (Christopher Davis) Daughter(s) (Elizabeth Davis)

Rece Davis Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $4.5 million
  • Salary: $1.5 million
  • Source of Income: From his career as a Sports Television Journalist

Rece Davis Early Career Experiences

Rece Davis began his career in sports journalism while still attending the University of Alabama. He worked as a sports director for the campus radio station and also served as the play-by-play announcer for Alabama Crimson Tide baseball games. After graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism, Davis worked as a sports anchor and reporter for local television stations in Alabama, including WTVM in Columbus and WRBL in Columbus.

In 1995, Davis joined ESPN as a play-by-play announcer for college football and college basketball games. Over the years, he has hosted several shows on the network, including SportsCenter, College GameDay, and the College Football Playoff. He has also provided commentary for various NCAA championships and served as a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football.

Rece Davis Rise to Fame

Davis rose to fame as a sports journalist and television personality through his work at ESPN. He joined the network in 1995 as a play-by-play announcer for college football and college basketball games, and over the years, he has become one of the network’s most recognizable faces.

Davis’s rise to fame was aided by his talent for storytelling, his deep knowledge of sports, and his ability to connect with audiences. He hosted several popular shows on ESPN, including SportsCenter, College GameDay, and the College Football Playoff, and he provided commentary for various NCAA championships and served as a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football.

Rece Davis Before ESPN

Davis served until 1993 in various positions at WRBL in Columbus, Georgia after graduating from Alabama. At WRBL, he worked as a sports reporter, the lead weekend news anchor, and later as WRBL’s sports director. Davis left Georgia in 1993 for Flint, Michigan. He began working as a sports anchor and reporter at WJRT-TV, a position where the young journalist would fast garner the attention of ESPN.

Rece Davis ESPN

Davis went to WJRT and Flint in March 1995 for Bristol, Connecticut. He began working for the ESPN2 program SportSmash, where he provided five-minute reports on sports news and scores. He hosted ESPN2’s NBA 2Night in 1996 and 1997. He served as studio host of ESPN2’s weekend RPM 2Night and Sunday morning RPM 2Day programs from 1997 through 1999. He went on to anchor the program SportsCenter, beside a number of other ESPN Personalities.

Furthermore, the sportscaster also regularly gave the “Extra Point” report of The Dan Patrick Show on ESPN Radio, and from time to time was a guest host on the program. He worked on SportsCenter, college basketball, and college football for the network. Thereafter, he hosted horse racing telecasts during the Triple Crown season.

He was formerly the regular season host of College Football Live which aired daily during college football season and had worked as the studio anchor of the College GameDay football show and College Football Final. Moreover, he was also the host of the College GameDay basketball roadshow. He was one of the hosts for ABC’s coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2009, and also the lead host of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

ESPN announced on February 5. 2015 Davis signed a multi-year contract with the network through 2021 that included taking over as host of the College GameDay football roadshow in 2015 for Chris Fowler, who was a host for the show since 1990. The deal also saw Davis discontinue his ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime duties but continue his weekly basketball play-by-play role.

He said of his work at ESPN, “I don’t think of my job as being hard. I know I’m the luckiest guy around. I get to watch basketball and talk about it. When you never feel as if you go to work, it’s really easy and fun to do the homework.

Rece Davis Accomplishments

  • National Sports Media Association National Sportscaster of the Year (2015, 2018)
  • Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2018)
  • Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host (2015, 2016)
  • CableFax Program Awards Best Studio Host (2017)
  • Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2018)
  • Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Host (2020)

Rece Davis Hobbies and interests:

  • Hobbies: Music
  • Passions: Reading
  • Interests: Charity Work
  • Books: College Football Playoff

Rece Davis Quotes

u0022Sports is the ultimate reality TV. You can’t script it. You can’t control it. It’s the beauty of it. Anything can happen.u0022
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u0022I’m not sure what heaven will be like, but I know it’ll involve football.u0022
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rece Davis

Who is Rece Davis?

Rece is a renonwed American sports television journalist for ESPN/ABC. He presently works as an anchor on SportsCenter and serves as host of different other programs on the network, including the basketball show and College GameDay football road show.

How old is Rece?

Rece is an American national who was born on 14 December 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

How tall is Rece?

Davis stands at a height of 6 Feet 1 Inch (1.86 m).

Is Rece Davis married?

Yes, Davis is wedded to his lovely wife Leigh Davis. The duo first met when they were both working at WRBL-TV. The couple did their wedding in the year 1993 and together they are blessed with two children.

How much is Rece worth?

Davis has an approximate net worth of $4.5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the journalism industry.

How much does Rece make?

Davis receives an average annual salary of $1.5 million. This is Per our average wage estimates for a sports television journalist in the United States.

Where does Rece Davis live now?

Davis is a resident of Hartford County, Connecticut, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Rece dead or alive?

Davis is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Rece Davis Now?

Davis is pursuing his career as a Journalist. He is presently working as an anchor on SportsCenter.

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