Chris Hagan Biography | Chris Hagan Fox 59
Chris Hagan joined the FOX59 Sports team on November 6. 1999 – the same day Conseco Fieldhouse opened its doors as the home of the Indiana Pacers.
Since then, he’s followed local teams all over the country covering Super Bowls, NBA Finals, Final Fours, and more.
He lists the Pacers 2000 NBA Finals appearance, IU’s run to 2002 Final Four, and the two Colts Super Bowl appearances among the most memorable moments in his time here. Chris was also honored to emcee the Peyton Manning statue unveiling ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium in October of 2017.
Chris Hagan Age
Chris Hagan joined the FOX59 Sports team on November 6, 1999 – the same day Conseco Fieldhouse opened its doors as the home of the Indiana Pacers. Hagan has not revealed his actual age. The information is under review and will be updated.
Chris Hagan Family
Chris grew up all over the Southeast but is now proud to call himself a Hoosier. He graduated from the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU in 2011, Chris began his broadcasting career as a weekend sports anchor in Joplin, MO for two years. The information of his parents, brothers, and sisters are under review and will be updated soon.
Chris Hagan Wife
Chris was also honored to emcee the Peyton Manning statue unveiling ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium in October of 2017. His married life is not known. The details are under review and will be updated soon.
Chris Hagan Net Worth
Chris Hagan joined the FOX59 Sports team on November 6, 1999 – the same day Conseco Fieldhouse opened its doors as the home of the Indiana Pacers.
From there, Chris made his way back to Louisiana where he became a sports reporter at WAFB in Baton Rouge covering LSU, Southern, the Saints and prep sports of all kinds. Hagan estimated Net Worth as of 2019 is under review and will be updated soon.
Chris Hagan Indianapolis, IN
Hagan’s Hot Seat: Drivers answer tough questions from a puppet
fox59.com — It may just be the toughest challenge Indy 500 drivers will face during the month of May–taking questions from a puppet. Our Chris Hagan continued his tradition of “Hagan’s Hot Seat” interviews–although puppet sports anchor Chuck Hogan actually asked the questions this year. Here’s a look at some of our Hagan’s Hot Seat interviews:
Tweets by ChrisHaganIndy
Chris Hagan Fox59
Chris Hagan reflects on 15 years of sports reporting at FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 6, 2014)– They always said “time flies” and as usual, they were right. November 6, 2014 marks 15 years on the job at FOX59 for yours truly.15 years
November 6. 1999, was a Saturday, and the main local sports attraction was the grand opening of Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pacers were tipping off the ‘99-‘00 season in the new building and honoring the 50 greatest Indiana basketball players.
Being the new guy, I didn’t get that assignment. My official title was a sports photographer. My duty that day was shooting the Purdue-Wisconsin football game in West Lafayette that featured Boilers QB Drew Brees and eventual Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne.
From day one I’ve loved this job, this station, and this city. I was made to feel welcome from the very start by that famous Hoosier Hospitality. I’ve been blessed to travel the country and cover almost every major sporting event there is. A lot has changed over the past 15 years however, in both sports and in life.
When I moved here, Indy was still very much a basketball town. Bob Knight was at IU. Gene Keady at Purdue. Two legends.
The Reggie Miller-led Pacers were playing to sold-out home crowds nightly en route to their only NBA Finals appearance in franchise history under head coach Larry Bird.
Peyton Manning was mid-way through his 2nd season with the Colts, and you could already tell he was something special.
A division title led to the first-ever playoff game in Indianapolis that season. That game was in the RCA Dome, but thanks in no small part to Manning’s success the Colts have a new home now.
Without Manning, would there be a Lucas Oil Stadium? A Super Bowl in Indy? Would the Colts even be in Indianapolis? Eventually, I would get to cover 2 Colts Super Bowls – both in Miami. In 2006, the Colts hosted the Lombardi Trophy, and I was there.
Racing has been a huge part of my time here as well. I knew little more than the name of the event before covering my first Indy 500 in 2000. The open-wheel split was in full effect. It’s been great seeing the re-unification and growth of IndyCar during my time here.
I was there when Sam Hornish Jr and Dan Wheldon each won thrilling 500s on the final lap. Sadly, I was also in Las Vegas when Wheldon lost his life.
On the NASCAR side, I was there when Tony Stewart finally won at IMS, and I interviewed him shortly after. Moments like that are unforgettable. So too are the tragedies. Like that fateful day when I was covering the Daytona 500 and Dale Earnhardt lost his life on a final lap crash. Hearing Mike Helton break the news in the jam-packed press room is still a haunting memory.
Another tragic moment that touched my sports travel is 9/11. The Colts played a road game against the Jets on 9/9. I flew back to Indy out of Newark – the same airport and airline of the ill-fated Flight 93. I saw the Twin Towers standing the last weekend that they ever did. I remember commenting to my co-worker at the time about how amazing they were.
Life and travel would never be the same for me or anyone. Less than 2 weeks later we were on the road for a Colts game against the Patriots. Armed military personal were everywhere in Boston’s Logan Airport.
In 1999, I didn’t have a computer or a cell phone. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram didn’t exist. My job is a lot different since the advent of all that technology. Sometimes, I miss the days of landlines and answering machines.
I’ve covered Super Bowls, NBA Finals, Final Fours, MLB playoff games, Indy 500’s, Daytona 500’s, Formula One at IMS, WNBA Finals, Indianapolis Indians championship seasons, and an Indianapolis Ice CHL Championship season. And who can forget the Indiana Firebirds? Or should I say: And who can REMEMBER the Indiana Firebirds?
The High School sports have been amazing as well. It’s fun to see young people I covered grow into professionals and more importantly adults. Some of the most fun I’ve had was doing the “Hey Hagan, Try This” challenge series. I think I was 0-Life during those segments.
As I reflect on 15 years, I want to thank all the co-workers I’ve had at FOX59 over the years and most of my bosses (I kid, I kid). I value the relationships I’ve made with players and coaches at all levels as well.
But most of all, I want to thank all of the viewers. Nothing makes my day more than someone recognizing me and wanting to talk sports or just say “Hi.”
Yes, a lot has changed since November 6, 1999, but I’m still here at FOX59. I’ve had a blast, and I hope you’ve been able to share in the fun along the way.
I’ll write my next reflection piece on November 6, 2029. We’ll have flying cars by then, right? Should make for a hell of an Indy 500. Adapted from Fox59
Chris Hagan Articles
Don’t overlook LB Demario Davis within Saints defense
fox8live.com — By Chris| August 5. 2019, at 11:54 AM CDT – Updated August 5 at 1:03 PM NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) – If adding tight end Jared Cook to the offense is the pivotal piece that changes the game for that side of the ball, what’s the equivalent on defense? The answer is actually someone who’s already on the roster: linebacker Demario Davis. 20 DAYS AGO Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?
With optimism high going into 2019 season, LSU players plan to ‘block out the noise’
fox8live.com — By Chris | July 21, 2019, at 6:25 PM CDT – Updated July 21 at 8:53 PM NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) – The Tigers have a very clear-cup theme when it comes to handling the hype. ESPN Radio’s Matt Moscona joins Chris to talk all things LSU Football “We try to block out the noise,” said offensive lineman Lloyd Cushenberry. “Block out the noise,” said Ed Orgeron. “We’re just trying to work and block out the noise,” said Cushenberry. We get it. ABOUT A MONTH AGO Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?
Zion Williamson to miss rest of NBA Summer League
fox8live.com — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson takes a picture with his new jersey as the team welcomes him to New Orleans. (Source: Patrick Clay) By Chris | July 6, 2019, at 3:38 PM CDT – Updated July 6 at 4:19 PM NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) – With just nine minutes played, Zion Williamson’s summer league play is already over. The Pelicans announced on Saturday that their first overall pick will miss the remainder of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas due to a bruised left knee.