Age, Biography and Wiki
Brad Pye Jr. was born on 11 June, 1931 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, U.S., is an American journalist (1931–2020). Discover Brad Pye Jr.'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 89 years old?
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| Occupation |
Sports journalist, broadcaster |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
11 June 1931 |
| Birthday |
11 June |
| Birthplace |
Plain Dealing, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
5 July, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Brad Pye Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Brad Pye Jr. height not available right now. We will update Brad Pye Jr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Brad Pye Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is Eunice Prye
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Eunice Prye |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5 |
Brad Pye Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Brad Pye Jr. worth at the age of 89 years old? Brad Pye Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Brad Pye Jr.'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Brad Pye Jr. Social Network
Timeline
Brad Pye Jr. (June 11, 1931July 5, 2020) was an American sports journalist, broadcaster, and Los Angeles community activist.
He was the first recognized African-American sportswriter in Southern California and the first African-American scout for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
He was the sports director for several African-American radio stations and sportswriter for several local newspapers in the state.
He was noted for utilizing his position to advocate equality for and recognition of African-American athletes and journalists.
Pye was born in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, on June 11, 1931.
At the age of 12 he moved to Los Angeles by himself.
He lived on Central Avenue on his own for four years, until his mother joined him.
He went on to study at Jefferson High School, and worked as a shoe shiner, gas station attendant, and factory worker.
Pye served as sports director for major African-American radio stations KGFJ, KACE, KDAY, and KJLH, and was sports editor for the Los Angeles Sentinel for nearly 30 years.
He was also a regular sports columnist for the L.A. Watts Times, Compton Bulletin, and Inland Valley News newspapers.
In 1961, Pye became the first African-American public relations staffer in Major League Baseball while working for the Los Angeles Angels.
He was also the first African-American administrator in the American Football League while serving under Commissioner Al Davis.
In addition to his work in sports journalism, Pye was active in the Government of Los Angeles County and led a 24-year career working in multiple capacities.
In 1987 he began working as a deputy under county supervisor Kenneth Hahn and was promoted to assistant chief deputy three months later.
With Burke's support, Pye launched a program to provide free year-round swimming instruction for kids, which continues today as the Aquatic Foundation of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
In 1993, Pye became division chief of the Department of Children and Family Services and worked as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator and manager of the Disaster Services Section, the Exams/Recruitment Section, and the Health and Safety/Return to Work Section.
Pye also volunteered throughout the city of Los Angeles and was the first African-American president of the L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks Board of Commissioners.
Pye paved the way for the advancement of African-Americans to senior level positions within Los Angeles city and county government agencies.
In 2015, the City of Los Angeles named the gymnasium at Saint Andrews Recreation Center as the Brad Pye Jr. Athletic Center in honor of Pye's impact and contribution to the city and local residents.
Pye's papers are preserved at the University Library in Special Collections and Archives at California State University, Northridge.
Pye was married to Eunice Prye.
Together, they had four daughters (Jill, Jenice, Jan, and Sharee) and one son (Brad III).
Both his wife and son predeceased him.
Pye died in his sleep on July 5, 2020, at his home in Los Angeles.
He was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery on July 22, 2020.
