Jay Crawford Bio
Jay Crawford is an American TV news and sports anchor. He is best known nationally for his time at ESPN. Currently he is a news anchor for NBC affiliate WKYC-TV 3 in Cleveland, seen on the station’s 5 p.m. newscast since January 2020.
Previously, Crawford anchored the live 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter with Chris McKendry until April 2017. Before that, Jay spent nine years hosting ESPN’s morning show Cold Pizza, its successor ESPN First Take, and First Take spinoff 1st and 10.
Prior to joining ESPN he was the local sports director for WFTS-TV in Tampa, FL from 1998 to 2003. Before that stint he had a similar role at WBNS-TV in Columbus, OH from 1993 to 1998. Moreover, he was a weekend sports anchor for WTIC-TV in Hartford, CT from 1992 to 1993. Jay began his sports career in 1987 at WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky.
On May 21, it was announced via Twitter that in July 2012, Crawford will co-anchor SportsCenter in the noon slot with Chris Mckendry. He would replace John Buccigross who moves to the 11:00PM slot. In 2004, he hosted some horse racing telecasts for ESPN. Crawford was fired from his role as Sportscenter host in a string of cuts including over 100 ESPN employees on April 24, 2017.
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On September 26, 2017, Crawford joined the university as an executive in residence. Crawford will be sharing his expertise with students and faculty in the School of Media and Communication, in the Department of Sport Management and with student-athletes.
On May 28, 2019 Crawford became the 5 p.m. news anchor when it began broadcasting in January 2020. He began to host an informal-style noontime show for the station, Lunch Break with Jay Crawford in October 2019. Moreover, in January 2020, Crawford became channel 3’s 5 p.m. news anchor alongside chief meteorologist Betsy Kling. In addition, in May, 2022, Jay began co-hosting on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show; a daily YouTube talk show discussing Cleveland sports.
Jay Crawford Age
Jay is 57 years old as of 2022. He was born on July 4, 1965 in Sandusky, Ohio in the United States of America. In addition, Jay celebrates his birthday on 4 July every year and his zodiac sign is Cancer
Jay Crawford Height
Crawford stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (Approx 1.75 m) and he weighs 195 lb (88 kg).
Jay Crawford Family
Jay was born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio by his parents. He has not revealed any information regarding her parents. Moreover, he has not also revealed if he has any siblings. However, we will update you when the information is available.
In addition, Crawford attended Perkins High School in Sandusky, Ohio and graduated in 1983. He then attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, and Film in 1987.
Jay Crawford Wife
Jay is a husband to Tracy Crawford. The couple got married on December 26, 1987 and they are happy parents of two children a son Corey Crawford, and a daughter Kirstyn Crawford. In addition, their daughter Kirstyn is a journalist working for Good Morning America as an anchor and producer. Moreover, their son Corey is a former Big Ten Long Jump Champion at Rutgers.
Jay Crawford Salary
Crawford earns an annual salary ranging between $20, 000 – $121, 000 from his career as a news anchor for NBC affiliate WKYC-TV 3 in Cleveland, seen on the station’s 5 p.m. newscast.
Jay Crawford Net worth
Jay has an estimated net worth of $2 Million as of 2023. His main source of income is his successful career as a TV news and sports anchor.