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Jim Spanarkel was born on 28 June, 1957 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S., is an American basketball player (born 1957). Discover Jim Spanarkel'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 66 years old?
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66 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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28 June 1957 |
Birthday |
28 June |
Birthplace |
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 66 years old group.
Jim Spanarkel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Jim Spanarkel height is 1.96 m .
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1.96 m |
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Who Is Jim Spanarkel's Wife?
His wife is Janet Spanarkel
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Wife |
Janet Spanarkel |
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Stephanie Spanarkel, Andrew Spanarkel, Bridget Spanarkel, James Spanarkel |
Jim Spanarkel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Spanarkel worth at the age of 66 years old? Jim Spanarkel’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim Spanarkel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Jim Spanarkel Social Network
Timeline
James Gerard Spanarkel (born June 28, 1957) is an American television analyst for College Basketball on CBS and a former professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks.
He played college basketball for Duke University, where he was an All-American.
Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, Spanarkel played at Hudson Catholic Regional High School, where he was a teammate of future NBA player Mike O'Koren.
He was named Duke's team MVP for his final three seasons, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
Spanarkel was also team captain in his junior and senior years, and was announced NCAA's East Regional Most Outstanding Player in 1978.
Duke finished as the national runner-up that year to Kentucky.
At Duke, Spanarkel was also a pitcher on the baseball team for two years.
He graduated from university in 1979, and during the summer of 1980, he studied for and obtained a real estate broker's license.
The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Spanarkel with the 16th overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft on October 17, and he spent his first season as a rookie, the 1979–80 campaign, with the Sixers.
He was then drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and played the following four seasons with them, leading the club in scoring for the 1980–81 season with a 14.4 ppg average.
His NBA career ended in 1984, after a season during which a broken right wrist cost him three months on the bench.
Spanarkel worked 30 years as Nets television analyst (currently on the YES Network), both with Ian Eagle courtside as a color commentator and more recently as a studio host during pre and post-game.
Spanarkel was a First Team Acclaim All American, in addition the First Team All-ACC and the first 2000-point scorer in Duke Blue Devils history.
In 2013, Spanarkel called the international telecasts of the 2013 NBA Finals alongside Eagle.
He has also been chief commentator for the Travers Cups and various member guest tournaments at Upper Montclair.
Spanarkel is married to Janet, and the couple has four children, James, Bridget, Stephanie, and Andrew.
He is currently a First Vice President and a certified financial planner at Merrill Lynch in New Jersey.
Spanarkel has been a resident of Rutherford, New Jersey.
Spanarkel was terminated by YES prior to the 2020-21 season.
Currently, he works CBS Sports' regular season and postseason coverage with Eagle.
He previously was as a studio analyst for NBA TV.
During his entire broadcasting career, he has provided basketball coverage on CBS Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, and YES.