Sports broadcaster are loved by most of the sports fans as their coverage is very attractive to all sports lovers and they tend to have a spark in their voice that attracts the audiences.
Synopsis
Jason “Jay” Crawford who earns fame as Jay Crawford is popular name in the world of journalism. He is an American sports journalist. Currently, he serves as a sports anchor for ESPN Network. Prior to that, he spent nine years hosting ESPN’s morning show called Cold Pizza. Jay Crawford was born on 4 July 1965 and this makes his age 51 years at this time. He is American. His ethnicity is white. His star sign is Cancer. He has not talked about his parents and siblings. Jay Crawford got fame, money, appreciation, and love because of his dedication and devotion towards his work.
Early Life & Professional Career
Jay Crawford was born in Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Perkins High School in 1983. Later on, he went to Bowling Green State University and received a degree in Radio, Television, and Film in 1987.
Just after graduation, Jay Crawford started his sports career with WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky. Later on, he served as a weekend sports anchor for WTIC-TV in Hartford, CT (1992 to 1993). Prior working with ESPN, he served as a sports director for WFTS-TV in Tampa, Florida from 1998 to 2003. Prior to that, he also had a similar role with WBNS-TV in Columbus, OH. He worked with WBNS-TV for 5 years. His journey to fame was not an easy for him. He worked hard to reach the height of success.
Personal Life
Turning some important pages of his personal life and biography, Jay Crawford personal life is as smooth as silk. He married his long-time girlfriend Tracy Crawford in 1987. Since getting married to till date, they have been extremely happy as a husband and wife. There is no news published about their divorce or separation. Their relationship is depending on mutual trust and understanding. They have shared strong love and affection with each other. By looking at their successful marriage life, they do not seem like ending their relationship in the future as well. He is a lovable husband.
The lovely couple is blessed with a son and a daughter. He is a supportive father. He loves his children dearly. Jay Crawford daughter Kirstyn recently is engaged to Joe Toohey who is a senior reporter at FOX5NY.
Jay Crawford has a standing height of 6 feet and 1 inch, which is around 1.85. He has a dynamic persona that makes him desirable even in the fifties.
Facts
As of now, numerous awards and rewards have honored him. Jay Crawford has been honored with 4 regional Emmy Awards throughout his professional career. He has been popular among his fans on social media. His career salary is &600 thousand. He has a net worth of $2 million dollars.
