Dan Shulman

Canadian sportscaster with ESPN

Dan Shulman - Canadian sportscaster with ESPN
Born

February 9th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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A prominent sportscaster, this individual gained recognition primarily for work with ESPN, covering Major League Baseball and NCAA basketball. Long-standing association with the Toronto Blue Jays as a play-by-play announcer established a significant presence in Canadian sports broadcasting. In addition to live game commentary, contributed to various sports-related shows and discussions, enhancing sports media coverage. The individual also participated in international sports events, such as the World Baseball Classic.

Provided play-by-play commentary for ESPN

Covered significant games for the Toronto Blue Jays

Contributed to NCAA basketball coverage

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