Michael Barkann Biography
The Jersey City, New Jersey native Michael Barkann is a well known sports anchor, host and reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia. Barkann was also the co-host of the “Mike and Ike” show on 94 WIP on weekday mornings from 10-2.
Michael Barkann Education
Barkann is a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1982 with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He went to East Brunswick High School in New Jersey where he was an outstanding long distance runner in spring track & cross country, graduating with the class of 1978.
Michael Barkann Age
Barkann was born on April 30, 1960 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
Michael Barkann Salary
Barkann annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States
Michael Barkann Net Worth
As of 2019 Barkann has a net worth of $250,000 U.S. dollars. His career as a sports anchor, host and reporter is the primary source of his income.
Michael Barkann Wife
Michael is married to his wife Ellen Barkann. The duo has been together for a decade now. Together with his wife began the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation in the beginning of 2013.
Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation
The foundation seeks to help heal the hearts of families across the Delaware Valley whose hearts have been broken by the sudden illness or sudden loss of life of a loved one.
Many notable events include their yearly Golf Outing in May and their Holiday Hearts program, which donated thousands of dollars to five families during the 2013 Christmas season.
Michael Barkann Career
Barkann began his career at NBC News in Washington, D.C. as a desk assistant. From there Barkann went to New Jersey Network in Trenton, working at first off-camera. After the region was hit with a big blizzard on February 11, 1983, the station asked Barkann to contribute to the telecast, filing a weather report.
This was Barkann’s first time on air. Soon after, he hosted a program called Weather Watch, which led to him doing the weather for the news broadcast. Several years later, Barkann began doing backup sports for the network, at age 26.
A few months later, he moved to KYW-TV in Philadelphia as a sports reporter. Barkann spent five years at KYW-TV but did not have his contract renewed, leading him to a another job in Boston, where he became sports director at WLVI-TV. However, five years in, Barkann received “an unbelievable opportunity” and returned to Philadelphia, starting his current role as host/reporter at Comcast SportsNet, Philadelphia in 1997.
Comcast SportsNet
Barkann brought the network on the air on October 1, 1997, as host of Daily News Live. The success of his Daily News Live sparked many other SportsNet affiliates to establish similar programs.
Throughout his career, he has hosted Eagles Post Game Live, which currently features former Governor of Pennsylvania and former Mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell, Ray Didinger, Hall of Famer (Writer’s Honor Roll) and former Eagle Brian Westbrook.
Barkann also hosted Spotlight and Monday Night Live programs which are both now off the air. He also hosts the Postgame Live programs for the Phillies, Flyers and Sixers whenever the team is in or near the playoffs.
Notable Moments at SportsNet
While hosting a live postgame show, Barkann was overcome with emotions, due to the death of Harry Kalas in Washington. He, through tears, called Kalas a “sound of summer” and the “soundtrack of our lives”. He said Kalas was a “great, great man”, reported that “the voice is silent tonight”. Barkann was also highly praised for his job hosting Harry Kalas’ memorial service.
Before going on air for Phillies Postgame Live, Barkann, together with Ricky Bottalico, former Phillies all-stars and Darren Daulton. They watched Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS from their set. Barkann and crew exploded when Jimmy Rollins hit a memorable walk-off double to the gap in right-center.
In footage captured by an idle studio camera and later released to the public, Bottalico is captured saying “that’s winning the game, that’s winning the damn game” while Barkann threw his hands in the air and yelled “this team is incredible, this team is unbelievable!” The video was used during the 2010 postseason, as part of the Phillies pregame montage shown on their video board at Citizens Bank Park.
Barkann did a piece called “Birds Eye View” while working for KYW-TV in which Coach Buddy Ryan allowed him to “try out” for the team. He lined up at receiver with Randall Cunningham at QB. Troy West, the DB, lined up against Barkann, who later recalled “threw me ten feet in the air.” Mike was asked about Barkann’s performance, and quickly said, “I thought he was going to be bad, but that was just sad.”
National Broadcasting Career
From 1991-2008, Barkann served as a field reporter for USA Network’s coverage of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. The coverage shifted to ESPN in 2009, and Barkann was left off the broadcast team. Since leaving the Open, he has covered the Billie Jean King Cup for HBO Sports held at Madison Square Garden and shown nationally on HBO. The event featured a final of Serena Williams against her sister Venus Williams.
His career has also included reporting for CBS. With CBS Barkann has covered major events, including the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan in 1998 and also the Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway in 1994 as a speed skating reporter covering the 1000m Gold Medal winner, Dan Jansen.
Barkann was a reporter at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France in 1992, where he covered the Dan Jansen story. His career also involved the NCAA he has covered the Final Four and Fiesta Bowl for CBS as well as Big 5 Basketball events and telecasts. Barkann also hosted the finale of Being John Daly for the Golf Channel in 2009. He is also a former XFL commentator. Barkann worked the UPN (now CW) game telecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Barkann
Who is Michael Barkann?
Michael Barkann is a well known sports anchor, host and reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia. Barkann was also the co-host of the “Mike and Ike” show on 94 WIP on weekday mornings from 10-2.
How old is Michael Barkann?
Barkann is 59 years old as of 2019, born on April 30, 1960.
How tall is Barkann?
Not Known.
Is Barkann married?
Michael is married to his wife Ellen Barkann. The duo has been together for a decade now. Together with his wife began the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation in the beginning of 2013.
How much is Barkann worth?
As of 2019 Barkann has a net worth of $250,000 U.S. dollars. His career as a sports anchor, host and reporter is the primary source of his income.
How much does Barkann make?
Barkann annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States
Where does Barkann live?
Not Known.
Is Barkann dead or alive?
Barkann is still alive and in good health.