Gary Harris Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, WVUA-TV, Family, Wife, Net Worth, and Salary

Gary Harris Biography

Gary Harris is an American Sports Anchor and Reporter working for WVUA-TV as a Sports Director. He has been working for the station since November 1997 after working for WDBB 17.

Gary Harris Age

Harris is 59 years old as of 2023. He was born on 27th June 1964 and celebrates his birthday every year on 27th June.

Gary Harris Height

Harris stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.

Gary Harris Family

Harris has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Harris has any siblings.

Gary Harris Wife

Harris lives in Tuscaloosa and is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Harris being in any past relationship with anyone.

Gary Harris Net Worth

Harris has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Sports Anchor and Reporter.

Gary Harris Salary

Harris earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Gary Harris Education

After graduating from high school, Harris joined Jacksonville State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Gary Harris Career

Harris works as a sports director at WVUA-TV. He came to Tuscaloosa in November 1997 as the Sports Director for NewsChannel 49, which later transformed into WJRD 7 and eventually became WVUA 23 after the University of Alabama acquired it in July 2001. Harris holds the distinction of being WVUA 23’s sole Sports Director throughout its existence.

With 37 years of television experience, his journey in broadcasting began at WHMA Channel 40 in Anniston when he was just 18 years old. Prior to this, he also worked at WDBB 17 in Tuscaloosa from September 1985 to November 1986. His career spans various roles and locations, including stations in Meridian and Jackson, MS.

Harris’s influence extends beyond television, as he hosts a daily two-hour sports talk radio program on TIDE 1029 FM and 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. He boasts extensive play-by-play experience, covering football, basketball, baseball, softball, and gymnastics, for networks such as CSS, COX Sports, RAYCOM, and the SEC Digital Network, in addition to numerous WVUA 23 telecasts.

Harris is a familiar face on ‘Tider Insider TV,’ co-hosting alongside Rodney Orr, and leads ‘Crimson Tide Kickoff’ on Saturdays during football season. Notably, he established WVUA 23’s enduring high school football highlights show, ‘Football Friday.’ Harris’s contributions have earned him several broadcast accolades, including the prestigious ‘Associated Press Best Sports Anchor’ award on six occasions.

Gary Harris WVUA-TV

Harris is working at WVUA-TV where he works alongside other famous WVUA-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;

1. Jabaree Prewitt
2. Tamika Alexander
3. Stu McCann
4. Richard Scott

Gary Harris’s Social Media Platforms

He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 8.3k followers on Twitter.