Jason Whitlock
Journalist and commentator at ESPN
Born
April 27th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A former American football player transitioned into journalism, focusing on sports commentary and analysis. Gained prominence as a sports columnist for multiple publications, including the Kansas City Star and Fox Sports. Served as a prominent commentator on ESPN programming, offering perspectives on social and cultural issues in sports. Established a digital platform for sports commentary and opinion, contributing to discussions around current events in athletics and media.
Played as a tight end for the University of Pittsburgh
Served as a sports columnist for Fox Sports
Hosted the show 'Whitlock' on ESPN
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