Suzy Kolber

Sportscaster and producer for ESPN

Suzy Kolber - Sportscaster and producer for ESPN
Born

May 14th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American sportscaster and producer, she played a significant role in sports broadcasting. Work included coverage of major events, notably serving as a lead anchor for ESPN's 'Monday Night Football.' In addition to broadcasting, she produced various sports segments and programs. Her career began in local television, leading to national prominence within the ESPN network, where she became one of the prominent faces in sports journalism.

Anchored ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'

Produced various sports news segments

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