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John Madden
(Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders)
John Madden
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Birthdate: April 10, 1936
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Austin, Minnesota, United States
Died: December 28, 2021
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Erin Andrews
(Sportscaster and Co-Host of the Show 'Dancing with the Stars')
Erin Andrews
4
Birthdate: May 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States

Erin Andrews is an American television personality and sportscaster. She is the lead sideline reporter for Fox Sports' NFL broadcasting team. Also known for her charitable work, Andrews played a key role in the Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign, which aimed to raise funds for Feeding America, a non-profit organization. She also serves as an inspiration to those fighting cancer.

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Cris Collinsworth
(American Former Football Wide Receiver)
Cris Collinsworth
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Birthdate: January 27, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Cris Collinsworth is a former American football player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL). After retiring as a player, Cris Collinsworth became a sports broadcaster. He went on to become an important broadcaster, winning 15 Sports Emmy Awards. He is also credited with owning a sports statistic monitoring service called Pro Football Focus.

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Chris Webber
(Basketball player Power Forward, Businessperson)
Chris Webber
6
Birthdate: March 1, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Stephen A. Smith
(Sports Television Personality and Commentator on ESPN's ‘First Take’)
Stephen A. Smith
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Birthdate: October 14, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Stephen A. Smith is an American sports journalist, sports radio host, and sports television personality. Known for his use of popular catchphrases, such as stay off the weed and blasphemous, Smith has been playing a major role in the success of ESPN's First Take. He also appears on SportsCenter and hosts his own radio show, The Stephen A. Smith Show.

 6 
Vin Scully
(One of the Greatest Baseball Broadcaster of All Time)
Vin Scully
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Birthdate: November 29, 1927
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Died: August 2, 2022
Vincent Edward Scully, or Vin Scully, is best remembered for his 67-season stint of calling games with the MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the longest-tenured broadcaster of a single team in the history of sports. He  also served as the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC
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Molly Qerim
(Sports Anchor and Host of ESPN's ‘First Take’)
Molly Qerim
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Birthdate: March 31, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Sports anchor Molly Qerim is best known for her stint on ESPN's First Take. Her work inclues on-site reporting from multiple Super Bowls and other events. She had preciously hosted NFL Network shows NFL AM and NFL Fantasy Live. She is married to NBA player and ESPN host Jalen Rose. 
 8 
Alex Karras
(American Football Player, Sportscaster, and Actor)
Alex Karras
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Birthdate: July 15, 1935
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States
Died: October 10, 2012

Alex Karras was an American footballer, sportscaster, actor, and professional wrestler. A four-time Pro Bowl player, Karras was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. In 1977, he was also inducted into the Iowa Sports Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is remembered for playing George Papadopolis in the TV series, Webster.

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Boomer Esiason
(Football Player)
Boomer Esiason
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Birthdate: April 17, 1961
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: West Islip, New York, USA
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 10 
Joe Buck
(American Sportscaster)
Joe Buck
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Birthdate: April 25, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Joe Buck, son of renowned sportscaster Jack Buck, is known for his stint with Fox Sports, where he worked as a play-by-play announcer for the network's NFL and MLB coverage. He has won the Sports Emmy Award seven times and is also a three-time National Sportscaster of the Year winner.
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Craig Sager
(Journalist)
Craig Sager
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Birthdate: June 29, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Batavia, Illinois, U.S.
Died: December 15, 2016
 12 
Stuart Scott
(American Sportscaster and Anchor on ESPN)
Stuart Scott
4
Birthdate: July 19, 1965
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: January 4, 2015
Sportscaster Stuart Scott is best remembered as an ESPN anchor. His signature style included catchphrases such as “booyah.” He mostly covered the NBA and NFL games. He received the Jimmy V Award for his long battle with appendix cancer and eventually died of the disease at age 49.
 13 
Ahmad Rashād
(Sportscaster)
Ahmad Rashād
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Birthdate: November 19, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 14 
Bob Costas
(Sportscaster)
Bob Costas
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Birthdate: March 22, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Harry Caray
(Sports commentator)
Harry Caray
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Birthdate: March 1, 1914
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: February 18, 1998
 16 
Samantha Ponder
(American Sportscaster and Host of ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ on ESPN)
Samantha Ponder
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Birthdate: December 11, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Samantha Ponder is an American sportscaster. From 2012 to 2014, she was one of the most trusted sideline reporters for ESPN, reporting on Thursday Night College Football and basketball. Her hard work paid off when she was made the host of ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown.

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Al Michaels
(Sportscaster)
Al Michaels
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Birthdate: November 12, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 18 
Dick Vitale
(Basketball coach, Journalist)
Dick Vitale
3
Birthdate: June 9, 1939
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Passaic City, New Jersey
 19 
Chris Berman
(Sports commentator)
Chris Berman
7
Birthdate: May 10, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Bryant Gumbel
(Journalist, Sportscaster)
Bryant Gumbel
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Birthdate: September 29, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Kate Abdo
(Sports Broadcaster)
Kate Abdo
5
Birthdate: September 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Craig Robinson
(Basketball Coach)
Craig Robinson
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Birthdate: April 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Phyllis George
(Businesswoman and Sportscaster, Co-Host of the CBS Show ‘The NFL Today’ and Winner of ‘Miss America 1971’)
Phyllis George
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Birthdate: June 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Denton, Texas, United States
Died: May 14, 2020
Sportscaster Phyllis George initially soared to fame as the winner of Miss Texas 1970 and Miss America 1971. She then became a reporter and co-presenter of The NFL Today. As the wife of KFC owner and Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr., she was also the First Lady of Kentucky.
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Jim Nantz
(Sportscaster)
Jim Nantz
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Birthdate: May 17, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Craig Kilborn
(ESPN Sportscaster Who Became Host of 'The Daily Show' and CBS 'The Late, Late Show')
Craig Kilborn
5
Birthdate: August 24, 1962
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Michelle Beadle
(Sports Reporter and Host)
Michelle Beadle
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Birthdate: October 23, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Italy

Michelle Beadle is a sports reporter best known for her association with the popular cable sports channel, ESPN. Over the years, she has hosted important shows for various networks, including ESPN. Apart from being a sports reporter, Michelle Beadle has also been a Red Carpet reporter for popular shows like Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Tony Awards, and SAG Awards.

 27 
Ronde Barber
(American football player)
Ronde Barber
3
Birthdate: April 7, 1975
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Brent Musburger
(Sportscaster)
Brent Musburger
5
Birthdate: May 26, 1939
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Pat Summerall
(American Football Player)
Pat Summerall
3
Birthdate: May 10, 1930
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lake City, Florida, United States
Died: April 16, 2013
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 30 
Aaron Bonne
(Baseball Player)
Aaron Bonne
5
Birthdate: March 9, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: -
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Jenny Taft
(Television Personality)
Jenny Taft
3
Birthdate: September 5, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Edina, Minnesota, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ken Stabler
(American Professional Football Quarterback)
Ken Stabler
2
Birthdate: December 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Foley, Alabama, United States
Died: July 8, 2015
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 33 
Jack Buck
(Sports commentator)
Jack Buck
3
Birthdate: August 21, 1924
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Died: June 18, 2002
 34 
Jayne Kennedy
(Actress)
Jayne Kennedy
3
Birthdate: October 27, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 35 
Dick Enberg
(Sportscaster)
Dick Enberg
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Birthdate: January 9, 1935
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Died: December 21, 2017
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 36 
Jessica Mendoza
(Sports broadcaster and Softball Player)
Jessica Mendoza
5
Birthdate: November 11, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Camarillo, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 37 
John Saunders
(Canadian-American Sports Journalist)
John Saunders
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Birthdate: February 2, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Died: August 10, 2016

John Saunders was a sports journalist who worked for the popular cable sports channel ESPN from 1986 to 2016. During his career, Saunders anchored important events, such as the 1995 World Series of Major League Baseball (MLB). His book Playing Hurt: My Journey from Despair to Hope was published posthumously.

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Suzi Perry
(Television Presenter)
Suzi Perry
5
Birthdate: May 3, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cosford, Shropshire, England
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 39 
Kay Adams
(Sportscaster and television personality)
Kay Adams
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Birthdate: April 6, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 40 
Tim Brown
(American football player, Announcer)
Tim Brown
3
Birthdate: July 22, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 41 
Michael Cole
(American Professional Wrestling Commentator Known for His Antagonistic Schtick)
Michael Cole
5
Birthdate: October 8, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Suzy Kolber
(Sportscasters)
Suzy Kolber
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Birthdate: May 14, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Tim McCarver
(Sportscaster)
Tim McCarver
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 44 
Paul O'Neill
(Baseball player)
Paul O'Neill
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Birthdate: February 25, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
 45 
Tracy Wolfson
(Sportscaster)
Tracy Wolfson
5
Birthdate: March 17, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: USA
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Joey Ryan
(Wrestler)
Joey Ryan
5
Birthdate: November 7, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 47 
Steve Mariucci
(Sports commentator)
Steve Mariucci
5
Birthdate: November 4, 1955
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA
 48 
Gene Okerlund
(Professional Wrestling Interviewer)
Gene Okerlund
0
Birthdate: December 29, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Died: January 2, 2019
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 49 
Michele Tafoya
(Sportscaster)
Michele Tafoya
0
Birthdate: December 17, 1964
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Jerry Remy
(Baseball Second Baseman)
Jerry Remy
2
Birthdate: November 8, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)