Sean McDonough is an American journalist best known for playing Lead play-by-play commentator in NHL on ESPN.
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Best Known For:The television show NHL on ESPN
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN as a sports broadcaster in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Sean McDonough
- Full Name: Sean McDonough
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television show NHL on ESPN
- Current Role: Play-by-play commentator
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
Sean McDonough Age
Sean McDonough's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast journalism.
- Syracuse University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast journalism
- Period: 1984
Career & Work
Sean McDonough's career includes sports broadcasting roles with ESPN and Boston Red Sox.
Organization: ESPN
Role: College football, NHL and select MLB play-by-play commentator
Period: 1989–Present
Organization: Boston Red Sox
Role: Radio broadcast team member
Period: 2019
Details: Returned to Red Sox radio broadcasts in 2019.
Organization: Boston Red Sox
Role: Television play-by-play announcer
Period: 1988–2004
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: College football and Major League Baseball play-by-play broadcaster
Rise to Fame
Sean McDonough rose to prominence for his role on the television show NHL on ESPN.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NHL on ESPN, Monday Night Football, and World Series.
Television
- TV Show: NHL on ESPN (Lead play-by-play commentator, 2021-Present)
- TV Show: Monday Night Football (Play-by-play commentator, 2016-2017)
- TV Show: ESPN College Football (Play-by-play commentator)
Sports Events
- Sports Event: World Series (Play-by-play broadcaster, 1992-1993)
- Sports Event: Boston Red Sox telecasts (Play-by-play commentator, 1988-2004)
Awards & Achievements
- Marty Glickman Award — Syracuse University
- George Arents Award — Syracuse University
- WAER Hall of Fame — WAER / Syracuse University
- Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame induction — Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Sean McDonough Family & Relationships
- Father: Will McDonough
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sean McDonough
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Family & Relationships
- Father: Will McDonough
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
