Colin Cowherd Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 86 kg |
Date of Birth | January 6, 1964 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Blue |
Colin Cowherd is an American sports media personality who as of August 2023, had been hosting The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1.
Born Name
Colin Cowherd
Nick Name
Colin
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Aberdeen, Washington, United States
Nationality
Education
Colin completed his studies at Ocosta High School in Westport in 1982. Later, he went on to attend Eastern Washington University.
Occupation
Sports Media Personality
Family
- Father – Charles Cowherd (Optometrist)
- Mother – Patricia Jean (Best) (Housewife) (d. 2014)
- Siblings – Marlene Cowherd (Older Sister)
Net Worth
Colin Cowherd’s net worth was ‘$25,000,000’ according to ‘Celebrity Net Worth’.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
86 kg or 189.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Colin has dated –
- Kimberly Vadala (1996-2007) – Colin was previously married to model Kimberly Vadala from 1996 to 2007.
- Kristine Leahy – He was rumored to be dating talk show host Kristine Leahy in the past.
- Mary Ann Cowherd – Colin tied the knot with Mary Ann Cowherd in 2010.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Colin is of English, as well as Cornish, Irish, and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thick eyebrows
- His vibrant personality
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, Colin has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Gelson’s Markets.
Colin Cowherd Favorite Things
- Soccer Player – Christian Pulisic
- Basketball Player – Jay Williams
- Baseball Player – Johnny Bench
- Football Player Of All-Time – Troy Aikman
Source – YouTube
Colin Cowherd Facts
- He was raised in a small fishing town called Grayland, Washington which is located 130 miles away from Seattle.
- His father was a victim of alcoholism which eventually led to his parents legally parting ways when he was quite young. After this, Colin and his sister were mostly brought up by their mother.
- As a child, Colin was a loner and would oftentimes sit on the roof of his home listening to baseball commentary on the radio.
- He was on his high school football team as a quarterback and on the basketball team as an All-Far West Conference guard.
- At Eastern Washington University, he shared a room with football player and coach Jim McElwain.
- One of his earliest jobs was as the play-by-play voice for the Las Vegas Stars of the San Diego Padres Triple-A. Later, he went on to become the sports director at KVBC in Las Vegas and was named Nevada’s Sportscaster of the Year on five different occasions by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
- He relocated to Portland, Oregon in 1996, and started working as the sports anchorman for KGW-TV.
- Colin joined ESPN Radio in 2003, as a replacement for Tony Kornheiser who had previously been doing the late-morning time slot (10 AM – 1 PM ET).
- He was named Sports Illustrated‘s “2005 Radio Personality of the Year”.
- Colin is the founder of The Volume Sports and the food and beverage company Colin Cowherd’s The Herd.
- On August 29, 2015, Colin formed his YouTube channel titled The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
- Colin does consume alcohol in moderation.
Featured Image By Colin Cowherd / Instagram