Matt Dunigan is a famous sportscaster, TV host, and former football player currently working for TSN. In addition, he played in the CFL in the position of quarterback and also worked as a coach. Other than working for TSN, he also hosted the barbecue TV series, Road Grill.
The resident of Canada, Matt Dunigan, reportedly earns more than $100,000, as his yearly salary from the network. As of 2019, he reportedly has an estimated net worth of over $10million. Matt is married to his longtime girlfriend Kathy Dunigan and shares a child named Dane Dunigan, Dolan Ryan Dunigan, and daughter Madison Dunigan with him.
Matt Dunigan's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, which stems from various sources. Firstly, his football career in the CFL spanned 14 seasons, during which he earned around $3.5 million. Notably, he clinched two Grey Cup victories with the Edmonton Eskimos and was honored as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 1990.
Matt Dunigan with his family on the beach. SOURCE: Instagram- @sgtrock16 Following his playing days, Dunigan transitioned into a prosperous broadcasting career. He has lent his expertise to networks like TSN, Sportsnet, and the NFL Network, and currently serves as the play-by-play announcer for the CFL on TSN.
This broadcasting stint has added an estimated $2 million to his net worth. Moreover, Dunigan is a savvy businessman, with ownership stakes in multiple restaurants and bars in the Toronto area, contributing another $2 million to his wealth. Additionally, he has garnered an estimated $1 million from endorsements. Gord Miller, Natasha Staniszewski, and Darren Dutchshyen are in the top ten list of the highest-paid TSN sportscasters.
As of 2023, the reporter receives an estimated annual salary of more than $100,000 from his successful reporting career with TSN. Further, the TSN reporter receives an added sum of money from his radio and TV guest appearances as a sports pundit too.
Matt Dunigan married to Kathy Dunigan after being in a relationship for long. Mr. & Mrs. Dunigan are blessed with two sons named Dane Dunigan, and Dolan Ryan Dunigan and a daughter Madison Dunigan.
Matt Dunigan with his wifeSOURCE: Instagram So far there are no rumors heard of Matt having an extramarital affair. Because of injuries during his playing career, he was diagnosed with memory problems, speech difficulties, and balance issues.
Dan Cooper, Matt Dunigan, and Kathy DuniganSOURCE: Dan Cooper Group Matt and his wife Kathy have completed their 34 years of marriage. Kathy is a native of Tallulah, Louisiana. By profession, Kathy is a designer of fabric items and also teaches quilting. In addition, she owns a hand-designed clothing boutique "The Quilted Peach", Valdosta Georgia.
Matt was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 1983 CFL Draft. Dunigan played between 1986-87 for the Eskimos and after injury, Damon Allen replaced him. In the meantime, he played for the Montreal Expos. Later, Matt was traded to British Columbia Lions leading the team to the Grey Cup-winning 8 games.
Further, he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts where he played the playoffs in 1990. Argos was purchased by Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall, and comedian Jack Candy. Later the Argos signed Raghib "Rocket" Ismail and Michael "Pinball" Clemons.
Matt ended his football career playing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats retiring due to head injuries. In 2006, Matt was chosen by Canadian sports network TSN as one of the top 50 players of the CFL( # 39) in the modern era of the League. Later, he was also elected to the Canadian Hall of Fame.
After retiring from his playing career, he started working for Canadian Sports Television (TSN) as their studio analyst in 1999. After that, he was hired by the Calgary Stampeders in the post of general manager and also their head coach in 2004.
One of my favourite parts of #GreyCup106 is having the opportunity to sit down with the QB’s! First up, ?@REDBLACKS? very own, Trevor Harris. #respect pic.twitter.com/9MWeMQBbna
— Matt Dunigan (@MattDuniganTSN) November 22, 2018
However, Matt was fired after a disappointing 2004 campaign for Calgary and returned to his job as a TV analyst at TSN. He auditioned for the position of host of a barbecue TV series Road Grill in 2006. Later, he became a cookbook author with the show-based recipes.
Some of the popular sportscasters on TSN Network are Sara Orlesky, Kate Beirnes, and Jock Climie.
Matt Dunigan was born on Dec 6, 1960, in Lakewood, Ohio. As per his nationality, he is American and belongs to the White ethnic group. Further, Matt's star sign is Sagittarius.
Further, Matt was raised in Dallas, Texas. Matt attended Lake Highlands in Dallas, Texas for his high school. After completing high school, Dunigan attended Louisiana Tech University where he played football and graduated in 1979.
Matt completed 550 of 1,103 pass attempts in 40 games at Louisiana Tech for 7,010 yards with 40 touchdowns against 50 interceptions. In 2011, he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame of Louisiana Tech University.
The famous sportscaster is 5 feet 11 inches tall in height and weighs about 90 kg. Other than being a famous sportscaster, Matt is quite popular on social media.
