Tom Hammond Bio | Wiki
Tom Hammond (Thomas Taylor Hammond) is an American Veteran Sportscaster. He has been serving at NBC Sports since joining the station in 1984. Tom is a staple on-air presenter along with Dan Hicks and Bob Costas. His best coverage was of Notre Dame Football on NBC between 1992 to 2012. Before NBC sports, he spent three years as SEC men’s basketball play-by-play, at the TVS Television Network.
Tom Hammond Age
He was born on May 10, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky in the United States. Tom is 78 years old.
Tom Hammond height
He is a man of average stature. Tom stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in tall (Approx 1.74 m).
Tom Hammond Family
He was born in 1944 in Lexington, Kentucky in the United States to his supportive parents. His grandfather is Thomas Poe Cooper a former Acting President of the UK and former dean of the UK College of Agriculture. However, details regarding his family (parents and/or siblings) whearbouts remain away from the public eye.
Tom Hammond Wife
Tom is married to his beautiful wife Sheilagh in 1967. The couple is proud parents of their three grown children. A daughter Ashley and two sons David and Christopher. David is a radio commentator for Syracuse University’s football and basketball and also a play-by-play announcer for The AFL on NBC.
Tom Hammond Education
He attained his high school diploma from Lafayette High School. Tom later enrolled at the University of Kentucky and pursued a bachelor of science in animal science graduating in 1967. He followed his grandfather’s footsteps by specializing in equine genetics.
Tom Hammond Health
Tom was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a disease that affects the colon, and underwent surgery in 2001. He reported back to his sporting work on May 5, 2001. However, in October 2002, he underwent open-heart surgery and Bob Costas took over his role missing the Breeders’ Cup that year.
Tom Hammond NBC Sports
He serves at NBC Sports since joining the station in 1984. Tom is a staple on-air presenter along with Dan Hicks and Bob Costas. His best coverage was of Notre Dame Football on NBC between 1992 to 2012, Thoroughbred Racing on NBC, and also coverage of the NFL on NBC from 1985 to 2011. Additionally, he also covered each Summer Olympics of track and field as NBC play-by-play announcer from 1992 to 2016.
Moreover, Tom announced the 2018 Winter Olympics speed skating events. Between 1985 to 1998 he was NBC play-by-play of the college Basketball and also a host and reporter of the Thoroughbred Racing on NBC from 1984 to 2016. Prior to NBC sports, he spent three years as SEC men’s basketball play-by-play, at the TVS Television Network.
His career life kicked off in 1967 at WVLK Radio, where he was news and sports director. Tom worked at the station for three years before moving to WLEX-TV as the sports director. At WLEX-TV he worked for ten years. In addition, he has been awarded a number of awards and honors like the Eclipse Award, four Emmy Awards, and the annual Outstanding Kentuckian Award.
Some of Tom’s colleagues at NBC Sports Include:
Andrea Joyce – Gymnastic Reporter
Michele Tafoya – Sideline Reporter
Sierra Santos – Sports Broadcaster
Al Michaels – Sportscaster
Amina Smith – Host and On-Air Talent
Kathryn Tappen – Sportscaster
Tom Hammond Salary
He is currently earning decent pay as a play-by-play announcer. Tom’s salary is $80,788 annually.
Tom Hammond Net Worth
He has worked at the station for over three decades, there is no doubt he has gathered a decent fortune. Tom’s net worth is $1 Million.
How Old Is Tom Hammond
Tom is 78 years born on May 10, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky in the United States.
Who Is Tom Hammond
Tom is an American Veteran Sportscaster. He has been serving at NBC Sports since joining the station in 1984. Tom is a staple on-air presenter along with Dan Hicks and Bob Costas. Prior to NBC sports, he spent three years as SEC men’s basketball play-by-play, at the TVS Television Network.