Jimmy Roberts Bio | Wiki
Jimmy Roberts is a popular American Sportscaster. As of now, Jimmy works as a host and interviewer for golf coverage on NBC and Golf Channel. Before, Jimmy worked as a sports reporter for around 12 years at both ESPN and ABC Sports where Jimmy won 11 Sports Emmy Awards.
Jimmy Roberts Age
Jimmy was born in 1957, in White Plains, New York, in the United States. He is 65 years old.
Jimmy Roberts Height
He is a man of average stature. Jimmy stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in tall (Approx 1.72 m).
Jimmy Roberts Family
He was born in White Plains, New York, to his caring and loving parents. Jimmy’s sister-in-law named Debbie Mayer served in the south tower on the 56th floor at New York City’s World Trade Center. Soon following American Airlines Flight 11 (the first aircraft of the September 11, 2001, attacks) struck the north tower, Debbie started moving downstairs to get out of the building. Debbie had gotten to the 29th floor when the second aircraft struck, hitting the building she served in. Luckily, Debbie escaped safely prior to the towers collapsed.
Jimmy Roberts Wife
Jimmy is married to his lovely wife Sandra Mayer. The pair reside in Westchester County, New York. with their three sons. Therefore, Jimmy has not disclosed much regarding his wife Sandra and his sons.
Jimmy Roberts Education
He studied and graduated from White Plains High School in 1975. During his time in high school, Jimmy played varsity lacrosse, was the school’s morning announcer (originating the morning joke of the day), plus he occasionally wrote columns for his high-school newspaper, The Orange.
Later on, Jimmy attended the University of Maryland, College Park. Over his time at Maryland, Jimmy served at the famous campus hangout R.J. Bentley’s Filling Station; one of his sports Emmys is on display there.
Jimmy Roberts NBC Sports
His career in journalism began in 1975 when Jimmy began as a newspaper reporter. Jimmy also served under Howard Cosell as a writer and producer at ABC. Jimmy’s writing is regarded as some of the best in all of broadcast journalism.
He is the interviewer for NBC’s golf coverage, in addition to hosting the halftime show for Notre Dame football, as one of the main anchors for NBC’s weekend sports updates, anchoring the network’s coverage of the French Open, and served as a field reporter for NBC’s coverage of the 2000 American League Championship Series. Jimmy also covered horse racing. He has so far won two Emmys since joining NBC.
He has covered 10 Olympic Games in his broadcasting career. During the Olympics at NBC, Jimmy has hosted a nightly feature named the Chevy Olympic Moments, which says about a different athlete or the history of a certain place at an Olympics. He also worked as a correspondent for NBC Sports coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Jimmy’s colleagues at NBC Sports Include:
Andrea Joyce – gymnastic reporter
Michele Tafoya – sideline reporter
Al Michaels – sportscaster
Amina Smith – host and On-Air Talent
Kathryn Tappen – sportscaster
Will Christien -sportscaster
Ted Robinson -sportscaster
Steve Porino -reporter
Jimmy Roberts salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a host and interviewer for golf coverage on NBC and Golf Channel. Jimmy’s average salary is $76,649 per year.
Jimmy Roberts Net Worth
Jimmy gets his wealth from his work as a host and interviewer for golf coverage on NBC and Golf Channel. Therefore, Jimmy has accumulated a decent fortune over the years of his work. Jimmy’s estimated net worth is $816,867.
Is Jimmy Roberts Married
Yes. Jimmy is married to his lovely wife Sandra Mayer. The pair reside in Westchester County, New York. with their three sons. Therefore, Jimmy has not disclosed much regarding his wife Sandra and his sons.
Who Is Jimmy Roberts
He works as a host and interviewer for golf coverage on NBC and Golf Channel. Before, Jimmy worked as a sports reporter for around 12 years at both ESPN and ABC Sports where Jimmy won 11 Sports Emmy Awards.