Jay Harris Bio | Wiki
Jay Harris is a popular American journalist who has served at ESPN as an anchor since February 2003. Currently, Jay calls late at night his home, seen primarily on the 11 pm and midnight eastern editions of SportsCenter, and sometimes on the west coast Sportscenter from Los Angeles.
Previously joining ESPN, Jay served for several years at WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a weeknight news anchor. Jay also has local morning radio news experience at WAMO-FM, and national news experience at American Urban Radio Networks, also in Pittsburgh. In addition, Jay also did local radio news at WOWI-FM in Norfolk, Virginia.
Jay Harris Age
Jay was born on February 22, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States. He is 57 years old.
Jay Harris Height
He is a man of average stature. Jay stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Jay Harris Family
He was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia by his father and mother. Jay belongs to the African-American ethnicity. Jay holds an American nationality. Currently, Jay has not mentioned any details concerning either his parents or if he has siblings.
Jay Harris Wife | Children
He happily married his lovely wife named Stephanie Prigmore. The two are proud parents of two children namely Bryce and Tyra. The family resides in Bristol, Conn.
Jay Harris Education
In 1983, Jay graduated from Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, NC. Later on, in 1987 he graduated from Old Dominion University, where Jay received a Distinguished Alumni Award and worked as the keynote speaker for its 100th commencement ceremony in both 2003, and 2004, respectively.
Jay Harris Espn
He came to ESPN in February 2003 working as a SportsCenter anchor and is most often seen as the anchor of both the Saturday and Sunday morning editions of the program. Jay also often anchors the Monday edition of SportsCenter at noon ET, especially during the NFL season.
He has hosted several shows during his service at ESPN, such as Sportscenter, Outside The Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Cold Pizza, First Take, Friday Night Fights, and ESPN Sports Saturday at ABC.
Jay has many honors such as a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals, and a Robert L. Vann Award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, which is an EXCEL Award from the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals. Jay was also part of two Emmy Award-winning Sportscenter shows. Moreover, Jay is a member of the Nu Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Bill Walton presented Jay with a cake, to his surprise Jay On the February 22, 2008 episode of SportsCenter. Bill also noted that Jay shares the same birth date with famed basketball player Julius Erving.
Jay’s Colleagues at ESPN include:
Cassidy Hubbarth-host/anchor
Suzy Kolber -reporter
Jen Lada – reporter/host
Alyssa Lang -host/ anchor/reporter
Steve Levy – sportscaster
Karl Ravech -host
Kenny Mayne -host
Jay Harris Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as an 11 pm and midnight eastern editions of SportsCenter, at ESPN. Jay’s average salary is $ 81,201 per year.
Jay Harris Net Worth
Jay gets his wealth from his work as an 11 pm and midnight eastern editions of SportsCenter, at ESPN. Therefore, Jay has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Jay’s estimated net worth is $821,101.
Who Is Jay Harris Married To
He happily married his lovely wife named Stephanie Prigmore. The two are proud parents of two children namely Bryce and Tyra. The family resides in Bristol, Conn.
How Old Is Jay Harris
Jay is a 57-year-old who was born on February 22, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States.
Where Is Jay Harris
Jay has served at ESPN since February 2003. As of now, Jay calls late at night his home, seen primarily on the 11 pm and midnight eastern editions of SportsCenter, and sometimes on the west coast Sportscenter from Los Angeles.