Glen Kuiper Bio | Wiki
Glen Kuiper is a popular American sportscaster. As of now, Glen works as the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics MLB team. He works as the primary announcer for A’s games on NBC Sports California and as an occasional announcer for the Athletics Radio Network.
Glen Kuiper Age
Glen was born on May 20, 1963, in Racine, Wisconsin, in the United States. He is 59 years old.
Glen Kuiper Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Glen stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (Approx 1.91 m).
Glen Kuiper Family
He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, to his caring father and mother. Glen is the son of Henry J. Kuiper who worked as a farmer but died in 2019 at the age of 94. His father worked as an auctioneer, a locally heralded fast-pitch softball pitcher, and, mostly, a farmer in Racine for a period of 50 years. Glen’s mother Annette Hofman, died in 1992.
After two years Henry married Pauline Houtsinger, who survived him, along with his four children, five stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glen’s brother namely Jeff Kuiper produces Giants broadcasts. He has a sister named Kathy who is a retired hairdresser. He also has another brother named Duane Kuiper who is a previous Major League player and currently broadcasts for the San Francisco Giants.
Glen Kuiper Wife
Glen is happily married to his lovely wife Amanda. The couple lives in Danville, California. Together they are blessed with two kids namely Jack and Annette.
Glen Kuiper Education
He became drafted out of community college by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round (243rd overall) of the 1982 amateur entry draft. Glen turned it down and proceeded with his education. Later on, Glen attended the University of New Orleans prior to spending two years as an infielder (primarily at 2B) playing minor league baseball with both the Spokane Indians and Erie Cardinals. Afterward, Glen moved to the Bay Area in the late 1980s and graduated from San Francisco State Campus earning a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting.
Glen Kuiper NBC Sports California
He first began appearing on A’s TV broadcasts in 2004 and for the first two years, he worked as an on-field correspondent and fill-in announcer. Glen became the primary announcer in 2006. He is occasionally the TV play-by-play announcer of A’s nationally televised games on Fox. Glen hosted “Giants Lite” and “A’s Lite” on SportsChannel Pacific from 1996 until 2000 and afterward FSN Bay Area, which were 30-minute condensed highlight shows of the games, and that gave a synopsis of the games that were not televised.
Besides baseball, Glen worked as a sideline reporter for select NFL telecasts for Fox and as the San Jose Sharks. He also handled different collegiate assignments for NBC Sports Bay Area and for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.
Glen now works as the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics MLB team. He is the primary announcer for A’s games on NBC Sports California and as an occasional announcer for the Athletics Radio Network.
Glen Kuiper Duane Kuiper
Glen has a brother named Duane Kuiper who is a previous Major League player and currently broadcasts for the San Francisco Giants. His brother Duane began his broadcasting career while a player, hosting his own KNBR radio show from 1982 to 1985. Following retiring from playing baseball, Duane provided commentary for the Giants from 1986 to 1992.
Glen Kuiper Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as the primary announcer for A’s games on NBC Sports California and as an occasional announcer for the Athletics Radio Network. Glen’s average salary is $88,201 per year.
Glen Kuiper Net Worth
Glen gets his wealth from his work as the primary announcer for A’s games on NBC Sports California and as an occasional announcer for the Athletics Radio Network. Therefore, Glen has accumulated a decent fortune over the years of his work. Glen’s estimated net worth is $866,807.
How Old Is Glen Kuiper
Glen is a 59-year-old who was born on May 20, 1963, in Racine, Wisconsin, in the United States.
Where Is Glen Kuiper
Glen now works as the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics MLB team. He is the primary announcer for A’s games on NBC Sports California. He also works as an occasional announcer for the Athletics Radio Network.