Sal Paolantonio

Journalist and ESPN Correspondent

Sal Paolantonio - Journalist and ESPN Correspondent
Born

June 13th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A journalist focused on sports, particularly American football, contributed to ESPN as a national correspondent. Covered numerous NFL games and events, providing insights and analysis. Recognized for work on various sports documentaries and reports that highlighted stories within the league. Regularly appeared on various ESPN shows, cultivating a reputation as a reliable source for sports news.

Served as ESPN's national NFL correspondent

Covered Super Bowls and NFL Drafts

Produced numerous reports on NFL stories

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