Thom Brennaman’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

Thom Brennaman Wiki – Biography

Thom Brennaman (born Thomas Wade Brennaman) is an American television sportscaster. He serves as a FOX NFL play-by-play announcer alongside analyst Chris Spielman and reporter Shannon Spake. Brennaman also handles FOX Sports Ohio’s play-by-play role for Cincinnati Reds games. Upon joining FOX Sports in 1994, Brennaman teamed with former Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro offensive lineman Anthony Muñoz to form one of FOX Sports’ six original NFL broadcast teams.

Brennaman called MLB on FOX games from 1996 to 2014 and also served as play-by-play announcer for the Emmy Award-winning FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK for years.

Brennaman for years called Reds games on WLW-AM, the Cincinnati Reds’ flagship radio network, alongside his father, Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, as well as select television games on FSN Ohio.

Brennaman handled FOX Sports’ lead play-by-play duties for the Bowl Championship Series in 2006 and called college football games for FOX and the Big Ten from 2007-2010, including all three BCS National Championship Games from 2007-09. Prior to that, Brennaman called the Cotton Bowl on FOX from 2000-2006.

He teamed with analyst Charles Davis in 2016 (with reporter Schrager) and 2015, after working with David Diehl in 2014 and Brian Billick in 2013, for FOX NFL games.

Brennaman served as the play-by-play voice of the Arizona Diamondbacks for a decade, also serving as the team’s Director of Broadcasting from 1995 to 1997, before leaving at the conclusion of the 2006 season to join his father in the broadcast booth.

From 1990 to 1995, Brennaman worked for WGN-TV and Radio in Chicago, handling Chicago Cubs play-by-play duties. While in Chicago, Brennaman had the honor of sharing the booth with late legend Harry Caray and former players Bob Brenly, Steve Stone, and Ron Santo.

Brennaman called play-by-play for the Cincinnati Reds (1988-89) early in his broadcasting career, working with Hall-of-Famer Johnny Bench. Following college graduation, he spent four years (1986-90) as a weekend television anchor for WLWT-TV, the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, and one year as a morning-drive sports reporter for WLW Radio in Cincinnati. As a reporter, he covered the Cincinnati Bengals during their unforgettable Super Bowl XXIII last-second loss to the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the University of Cincinnati’s trip to the 1992 NCAA Final Four. His resume includes calling college basketball play-by-play for Prime Network’s Great Midwest Conference Game of the Week (1991-95), play-by-play for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball on Cincinnati’s FOX affiliate, WXIX-TV, and three seasons of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) men’s basketball on FSN (2001-2004).

Brennaman graduated from Anderson High School in Cincinnati in 1982. He graduated from Ohio University in 1986, where he was president of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Gay Comment

Thom Brennaman used a homophobic slur during the broadcast of Cincinnati’s game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Brennaman was caught on a hot mic saying, “one of the f-g capitals of the world.”

Thom Brennaman Apology

Thom Brennaman apologized Wednesday night [August 19, 2020] on air after his homophobic slur was broadcast to Fox Sports Ohio viewers over a hot mic.
He said: “I made a comment earlier tonight that I guess went out over the air that I am deeply ashamed of … I pride myself and think of myself as a man of faith. I don’t know if I’ll be putting on this headset again. I’m very, very sorry and beg for your forgiveness.”

Brennaman added a second apology on Thursday morning [August 20, 2020] in a statement. He said: “I would like to sincerely apologize for the inappropriate comments I made during (Wednesday) night’s telecast. I made a terrible mistake. To the LGBTQ community, and all people I have hurt or offended, from the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry. I respectfully ask for your grace and forgiveness.”

Thom Brennaman Suspension

Thom Brennaman was suspended after using a homophobic slur during the broadcast of Cincinnati’s game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The Cincinnati Reds released an official statement regarding the incident, saying:

“The Cincinnati Reds organization is devastated by the horrific, homophobic remark made this evening by broadcaster Thom Brennaman. He was pulled off the air, and effective immediately was suspended from doing Reds broadcasts. We will be addressing our broadcasting team in the coming days. In no way does this incident represent our players, coaches, organization, or our fans. We share our sincerest apologies to the LGBTQ+ community in Cincinnati, Kansas City, all across this country, and beyond. The Reds embrace a zero-tolerance policy for bias or discrimination of any kind, and we are truly sorry to anyone who has been offended.”

FOX Sports Ohio also issued a statement: “The language that Thom Brennaman used this evening is hateful, offensive, and in no way reflects the values of FOX Sports Ohio. We agree with the @Reds decision to suspend him until further notice.”

Age

Thom Brennaman was born on September 12, 1963, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.

Wife

Thom Brennaman is married to his wife Polly Brennaman.

Family

Thom Brennaman and his wife, Polly Brennaman, have two children: Ella Mae and Luke. He is the son of Brenda Dickey and former Cincinnati Reds radio sportscaster Marty Brennaman. He has two siblings, Dawn and Ashley.

Salary

Thom Brennaman’s salary is in the range of $300,000 – $400,000 annually.

Net Worth

Thom Brennaman’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

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