Jay Crawford Biography
Jay Crawford is an American four-time Emmy-awarded journalist who serves WKYC as an anchor at 5 p.m. January 2020. Further, he anchors the 5 p.m. show dubbed What’s New alongside 3News’ Chief Meteorologist, Betsy Kling. He joined the station in 2019 and started broadcasting for the station in January 2020. Previously, he served as the host of the Little League World Series, anchored ESPN’s SportsCenter, and made an appearance on NFL Live as a guest host.
Jay Crawford Age
Crawford is 56 years old as of 2021. He was born on July 4, 1965, in Ohio, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 4th of July every year.
Jay Crawford Height
Crawford stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Jay Crawford Family
Crawford 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 Crawford has any siblings.
Jay Crawford Wife
Crawford is married to Tracy. They tied the knot on December 26, 1987. Together the couple has been blessed with two children a son named Corey Crawford, and a daughter called Kirstyn Crawford and who happens to be an anchor and producer for Good Morning America. He resides in Chagrin Falls with his wife.
Jay Crawford Net Worth
Crawford has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as an anchor.
Jay Crawford Salary
Crawford earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jay Crawford Education
Crawford attended and graduated in 1987, with a Bachelor’s Degree in radio, TV, and film from Bowling Green State University.
Jay Crawford Career
Crawford serves WKYC as an anchor at 5 p.m. January 2020. Further, he anchors the 5 p.m. show dubbed What’s New alongside 3News’ Chief Meteorologist, Betsy Kling. He joined the station in 2019 and started broadcasting for the station in January 2020. Previously, he served as the host of the Little League World Series, anchored ESPN’s SportsCenter, and made an appearance on NFL Live as a guest host.
When he joined the WKYC studios he said that it had always been his dream to work in the Cleveland market. He continued to state that he is more than happy to come back home and work in and cover the community he loves after working in the northeast covering sports at the network level for fifteen years.
His career in journalism began in Hazard, Kentucky where he served as the Sports Director for WYMT-TV. Later on, he relocated to Hartford, Connecticut where he served as a weekend Sports Anchor at WTIC-TV. Later, he returned to his native home Ohio, where he assisted in launching Wall to Wall Sports, a 30-minute sports show still on the air today on WBNS-TV.
Additionally, he was promoted to Sports Director at WFTS-TV in Tampa, Florida. In 2007, his popular show Cold Pizza became ESPN’s First Take after ESPN had approached him in 2003. In five years’ time, he was on the SportsCenter division to host the midday program where he remained until 2017.
During his career as an anchor, he has been awarded several awards such as the Best Sportscaster Award from the Kentucky Associated Press, three Society of Professional Journalists Best Sports Program Awards, and four regional Emmy Awards. Additionally, he has made. contributions to the Special Olympics, and he has hosted the Children’s Miracle Network. He teamed up with Betsy Kling the Chief Meteorologist 3News, to create a new 5 p.m. show known as What’s News.
Jay Crawford WKYC
Crawford is working at WKYC where he works alongside other famous WKYC anchors and reporters including;
- Adam Boulton
- Will Ujek
- Brandon Simmons
- Monica Robins
- Pat Chiesa
- Nick Camino
- Leon Bibb
- Andrew Horansky
- Lynna Lai
- Matt Stanridge
- Jason Frazer
- Matt Wintz
- Hollie Strano
- Betsy Kling
- Danielle Wiggins
- Romney Smith
- Jim Donovan
- Dave Chudowsky
- Maureen Kyle
- Laura Caso
- Sara Shookman
- Russ Mitchell
Jay Crawford Social Media Platforms
Crawford is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 127k followers on Twitter, and over 932 followers on Instagram.