Bob Ley
Sports anchor and reporter at ESPN
Born
March 16th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Started a career in journalism with local broadcasting in New Jersey before joining ESPN at its inception in 1979. Served as a sports anchor and reporter, covering major sporting events and hosting various shows. Pioneered sports journalism through innovative reporting techniques and was a prominent face of the network for decades. Retired in 2020 after a distinguished career that included covering significant stories in sports history.
Anchored 'SportsCenter' for over 30 years
Hosted 'Outside the Lines', focusing on sports journalism
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