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Bob Costas (Robert Quinlan Costas) was born on 22 March, 1952 in New York City, U.S., is an American sportscaster (born 1952). Discover Bob Costas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Robert Quinlan Costas
Occupation Sportscaster
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 22 March 1952
Birthday 22 March
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Bob Costas Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Bob Costas height is 170 cm .

Physical Status
Height 170 cm
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Who Is Bob Costas's Wife?

His wife is Carole Krummenacher (m. 1983-2001) Jill Sutton (m. 2004)

Family
Parents Jayne and John Costas
Wife Carole Krummenacher (m. 1983-2001) Jill Sutton (m. 2004)
Sibling Not Available
Children 2

Bob Costas Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Costas worth at the age of 71 years old? Bob Costas’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sportscaster. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Costas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Sportscaster

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Timeline

1952

Robert Quinlan Costas (born March 22, 1952) is an American sportscaster who is known for his long tenure with NBC Sports, from 1980 through 2019.

1973

While studying communications in college, Costas began his professional career in 1973, at WSYR-TV and radio in Syracuse.

He called for the minor league Syracuse Blazers of the Eastern Hockey League.

1974

He attended the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, but dropped out in 1974.

Costas got his first radio experience as a freshman at WAER, a student run radio station.

After leaving school in 1974, he joined KMOX radio in St. Louis.

He covered games of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Costas would call Missouri Tigers basketball and co-host KMOX's Open Line call-in program.

1979

He did play-by-play for Chicago Bulls broadcasts on WGN-TV during the 1979–1980 NBA season.

1980

In the mid-1980s, he established the Robert Costas Scholarship at the Newhouse School, of which the very first recipient was Mike Tirico in 1987.

In 1980, Costas was hired by NBC.

Don Ohlmeyer, who at the time ran the network's sports division, told 28-year-old Costas he looked like a 14-year-old.

For many years, Costas hosted NBC's National Football League (NFL) coverage and National Basketball Association (NBA) coverage.

He also did play-by-play for NBA and Major League Baseball (MLB) coverage.

With the introduction of the NBC Sports Network, Costas also became the host of the new monthly interview program Costas Tonight.

1982

For baseball telecasts, Costas teamed with Sal Bando (1982), Tony Kubek (from 1983 to 1989), and Joe Morgan and Bob Uecker (from 1994 to 2000).

1984

One of his most memorable broadcasts occurred on June 23, 1984 (in what would go down in baseball lore as "The Sandberg Game").

Costas, along with Tony Kubek, was calling the Saturday baseball Game of the Week from Chicago's Wrigley Field.

The game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals in particular was cited for putting Ryne Sandberg (as well as the 1984 Cubs in general, who would go on to make their first postseason appearance since 1945) "on the map".

In the ninth inning, the Cubs, trailing 9–8, faced the premier relief pitcher of the time, Bruce Sutter.

Sandberg, then not known for his power, slugged a home run to left field against the Cardinals' ace closer.

Despite this dramatic act, the Cardinals scored two runs in the top of the tenth.

Sandberg came up again in the tenth inning, facing a determined Sutter with one man on base.

Sandberg then shocked the national audience by hitting a second home run, even farther into the left field bleachers, to tie the game again.

1988

He has received 28 Emmy awards for his work and was the prime-time host of 12 Olympic Games from 1988 until 2016.

He is currently employed by TNT Sports, where he does play-by-play and studio work for the MLB on TBS and commentary on CNN.

He is also employed by MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and once hosted an interview show called Studio 42 with Bob Costas.

Costas is the son of a Greek father, John George Costas, and an Irish mother, Jayne Costas (née Quinlan).

He grew up in Commack, New York, and attended Commack High School South.

While hosting Game 4 of the 1988 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics on NBC, Costas angered many members of the Dodgers (especially the team's manager, Tommy Lasorda) by commenting before the start of the game that the Dodgers quite possibly were about to put up the weakest-hitting lineup in World Series history.

That comment ironically fired up the Dodgers' competitive spirit, to the point where a chant of "Kill Costas!"

began among the clubhouse, while the Dodgers eventually rolled to a 4–1 series victory.

1989

Besides calling the 1989 American League Championship Series for NBC, Costas also filled in for a suddenly ill Vin Scully, who had come down with laryngitis, for Game2 of the 1989 National League Championship Series alongside Tom Seaver.

Game2 of the NLCS took place on Thursday, October 5, which was an off day for the ALCS.

2003

Costas hosted NBC's coverage of the U.S. Open golf tournament from 2003 to 2014.

2011

The Cubs went on to win in the 11th inning.

When Sandberg hit that second home run, Costas said, "Do you believe it?!" The Cardinals' Willie McGee also hit for the cycle in the same game.

2015

On March 30, 2015, it was announced that Costas would join forces with Marv Albert (blow-by-blow) and Al Michaels (host) on the April 11, 2015, edition of NBC's primetime PBC on NBC boxing series.

Costas was added to serve as a special contributor for the event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

He would narrate and write a feature on the storied history of boxing in New York City.