Mike Lynch Biography
Mike Lynch is an American Anchor/Reporter/Host working at WCVB in Boston, Massachusetts as a special sports correspondent and co-host of Bloomberg Business of Sports. Prior to joining the station in March 1982, he worked for WMRE Radio.
Mike Lynch Age
Lynch was born on September 7, 1954, in Swampscott, Boston, United States. He is therefore 69 years old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday on the 7th of September every year.
Mike Lynch Height
Lynch stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Mike Lynch Family
Lynch was born to his loving parents, Dick Lynch (father) and his mother whose names are unknown. His dad works as a Swampscott High School teacher and coach. He was raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts. There is no information regarding whether Lynch has any siblings or not.
Mike Lynch Wife / Children
Lynch is married to his lovely spouse, Mary Ellen. They first met in the year 1975. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their 3 daughters: Katey, Molly, and Kelly. The family happily lives in Winchester, Massachusetts.
Mike Lynch Net Worth
Lynch has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter/Host.
Mike Lynch Salary
Lynch earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Lynch Education
Lynch is a proud 1972 alumnus of Phillips Exeter Academy. He began his high school studies at Swampscott High School but he didn’t graduate there, rather he transferred to Phillips Exeter Academy. Lynch is an alumnus of Harvard University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences, Government, and Political Science.
Mike Lynch Career
Lynch serves at WCVB NewsCenter 5 as a special sports correspondent. He concentrates on his well-known “High Five” series about high school sports and the special Thanksgiving night high school football show, along with other important sports events. Lynch held the role of the main sports presenter for weeknights at WCVB for a span of 34 years starting from September 1985.
Between the years 1995 and 2008, Lynch was the host of “Patriots All Access” (the weekly sports show), which offered an insider’s view of the NFL team in New England, the Patriots. He also worked as a commentator for the Patriots’ pre-season games. Lynch has experience providing play-by-play commentary for college football, the New England Patriots, and the Boston Celtics. For 11 years, he was the presenter/host of the “Eagles Preview” show, focusing on Boston College football, which aired on WCVB.
In the year 1985, Lynch started “High Five,” a weekly segment on NewsCenter 5 that showcases the accomplishments of high school student-athletes. These special segments have been praised by experts and received many awards for their ongoing dedication to covering high school sports, spanning more than 3 decades. Lynch also plays a key role in producing the yearly “High 5 Salutes Thanksgiving Heroes,” a half-hour program on WCVB that captures all the classic high school football rivalries across the Bay State.
Before joining WCVB, he held the role of sports director at Boston’s WMRE Radio, previously known as WITS, spanning 6 years (1977 – 1983). Throughout this period, Lynch oversaw the pre-game shows for the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox on the station. Alongside this, he hosted a nightly sports discussion program and served as the radio commentator for Harvard University’s football broadcasts. Lynch’s journey in broadcasting commenced in the year 1974 at WLYN Radio in Lynn, where he began as a color commentator for high school basketball and football games.
Lynch received the title of “Sportscaster of the Year” in Massachusetts multiple times, being recognized by the Sportscasters Association and National Sportswriters. He achieved this honor in the years 2006-2012, 1999, 1985-1991, and 2003, a remarkable total of 16 occasions, the highest number of awards ever received for this achievement. Additionally, in the year 1987, SportsCenter 5 earned the prestigious United Press International Award for the finest sports reporting nationwide.
During his college years, he served as the quarterback and kicker for the Harvard team that secured the Ivy League Football Championship in the year 1975. Additionally, he was a member of the Crimson baseball team, playing as the first baseman.
Mike Lynch Retirement
In May 2019, Lynch announced his retirement from WCVB. However, he made it clear that it wasn’t a final goodbye. He planned to work part-time as a special sports reporter/correspondent. His fans and coworkers affectionately call him “Lynchie.” He has been a big part of WCVB’s SportsCenter 5 team for over 37 years. In his new/current job as a correspondent, he is excited to bring the same excitement to all his stories.
Mike Lynch Stroke / Health Update
Lynch suffered a stroke in May 2022 and went for treatment at a hospital in Boston. Since then, there hasn’t been any news about how he’s doing. Thus, it is yet to be known whether he recovered or he is still in hospital. As soon as he mentions anything about his health in the limelight, there will be an update.
Mike Lynch WCVB
Lynch works at WCVB alongside other famous WCVB meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Maria Stephanos
- Erika Tarantal
- Katie Thompson
- Josh Brogadir
- Janet Wu
- Bob Halloran
- Duke Castiglione
- Naoko Funayama
- A.J. Burnett
- Kelly Ann Cicalese
Mike Lynch Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook and Twitter. He has over 16.2K followers on Twitter.