Jerry Punch

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jerry Punch
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1953(1953-08-20)
Age	71
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Leo

Jerry Punch Biography

Jerry Punch is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on August 20, 1953 in North Carolina, United States. Sports broadcaster who is famous by his reporting of auto racing and college football on ESPN. He’s also a licensed emergency medicine physician who earned his M.D. from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

He portrayed himself in the cult race film from 1990 “Days of Thunder,” with He played himself in the hit 1990 racing film “Days of Thunder,” starring Tom Cruise..

Punch walked-on to the football team at NC State, serving as backup quarterback under coach Lou Holtz. He graduated magna cum laude at NC State in 1975 with a degree in zoology. He received a medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1979. Punch paid his college and medical school tuition through prize money earned racing at short tracks in North Carolina.

Punch began radio broadcasting for Motor Racing Network (MRN) in 1980. In 1984, he began working for ESPN as a pit reporter for NASCAR races. While working at ESPN, Punch also moonlighted at TBS and SETN doing pit reporting; as he was the first to report on the eventually fatal injuries to driver Terry Schoonover during the 1984 Atlanta Journal 500 for the network’s race coverage.

His wife was Rebecca Apperson until 1993. He later married Joni Fields.

Jerry Punch Net Worth

Jerry Punch is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerry Punch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The team was during his time at North Carolina State University, in which he was a back-up quarterback.

He put his knowledge of medicine to good use at an Nashville Superspeedway luncheon. Jenny Gill fainted and had to be revived.

Gerald Punch (born August 20, 1953) is an American auto racing and college football commentator working for ESPN, as well as a physician. Punch also does local radio spots in Knoxville.

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Who is Jerry Punch Dating?

According to our records, Jerry Punch married to Joni Fields , Rebecca Apperson. As of December 1, 2023, Jerry Punch’s is not dating anyone.

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Punch also appeared as himself as an ESPN commentator, in the 1990 film Days of Thunder, which starred Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall. Punch also acted as a technical advisor in the development of the movie.

Facts & Trivia

Jerry Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerry Punch celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Punch also has been ESPN’s expert for discussion of medical issues. He was consulted as a doctor in 1996 to report the condition of Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier, who would go undrafted in the NFL due to a blood clot in his left leg.

Top Facts about Jerry Punch

1. Jerry Punch is a former ER physician turned sports commentator.
2. He has covered NASCAR for over 30 years.
3. Punch has also been a college football commentator since 1984.
4. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
5. Punch was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2019.
6. He has won multiple awards for his broadcasting work.
7. Punch is known for his emotional interviews with drivers and athletes.
8. He has worked for ESPN, ABC, and NBC Sports among others.
9. In addition to racing and football, he has covered other sports such as boxing and basketball.
10. Punch is highly respected in the sports broadcasting industry for his knowledge and professionalism.