Kathryn Tappen is a famous sportscaster currently working for on NBC Sports. Other than her contribution for NBC, she is also known for shows such as NHL, Notre Dame Football, Football Night in America, and has covered the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
Known for her appearance in NHL Network, in shows including NHL Live and NHL Overtime, Kathryn Tappen is currently working for the NBC Sports since 2014. Other than that, she has also covered the Summer and Winter Olympic Games and has been a regular on several Radio shows for NBC affiliated WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island.
Kathryn Tappen reportedly has an estimated net worth of over $1Million. She was married to her longtime boyfriend and famous NHL defenceman Jay Leach in 2009 but the couple later separated with a divorce in 2014.
The American sportscaster/anchor Tappen has an estimated net worth of $1Million. As of 2019's report, Tappen reportedly receives an annual salary of $50 thousands from her successful reporting career with on NBC Sports.
The famous NBC star, Tappen is also a known philanthropist. She associates herself with the Star Child Foundation, an organization that works for the betterment of children.
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Tappen was previously married to former NHL player and current head coach of Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League, Jay Leach. The duo tied the knot in July 2009 in front of their closest friends and family members at New Castle Congregational Church.
Kathryn Tappen and Ex-Husband Jay Leach. SOURCE: eCelebrityFacts The duo had their first meeting back in February 2005 when Jay was playing in NHL. As a sports reporter for NHL, they had their first discussion as a reporter and player. The couple who were in a relationship for six years was blessed with three children; two daughters and a son.
As of now, Tappen is possibly single.
Kathryn Tappen was born on born April 9, 1981, in Morristown, New Jersey to Sheila Tappen and Richard Tappen. Further, the American NBC reporter-sportscaster belongs to the White ethnic group.
Kathryn Tappen graduated from her high school from Villa Walsh Academy in 1999. She reportedly was a good athlete during her high school years and played softball and basketball in her high school woman's team.
Tappen after graduating from Villa Walsh Academy in 1999, joined the Rutgers University, on academic and athletic scholarships and acquired her Bachelor's degree in 2003.
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Kathryn Tappen started her professional career in 2003 with CSTV where she hosted a variety of programs. After working with CSTV, she worked with WJAR (an affiliate radio channel for NBC) as a sports reporter.
In 2006, Kathryn Tappen undertook the job of a field reporter for New England Sports Network and also was the host for the Boston Bruins Games.
In 2011, she landed her steps at NHL Network and in 2014, she moved to the NBC Sports Network. She hosted several sporting events, which include the Olympic Winter Games, Stanley Cup, Playoffs, etc. Recently. his coworker Jeremy Roenick passed some sexual comments on her for which he was suspended by NBC.
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Other than being known for her reporting skills Kathryn Tappen is also admired for her beauty. She is one of the hottest NBC reporters, the web goes bananas even when she chooses to wear other outfits. She is 5 feet and 10 tall in height and has a slim body. Further, information about her body size is not known yet.
